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Pope Francis Prayer Intentions for July 2020

Our Families We pray that today’s families may be accompanied with love, respect and guidance.
Catholics ministering and meeting goals amid a pandemic

Dozens of Catholic ministries in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati have worked tirelessly to find unique ways to serve others during the recent months as the COVID-19 pandemic has gripped the world. Employees, volunteers, and clergy have remained committed to God’s call to serve others. The Stewardship Department of the Archdiocese …
Letter to the faithful for the memorial of St. Junípero Serra

In the following letter, Archbishop José H. Gomez addresses recent controversies surrounding public monuments to St. Junípero Serra and asks the faithful of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles to invoke the saint’s “intercession for this nation that he helped to found.” Ahead of the saint’s July 1 feast day, he …
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL GIVING AWAY FANS AND AIR CONDITIONERS TO NEIGHBORS IN NEED FOR THE 19TH STRAIGHT YEAR

CINCINNATI, JUNE 30, 2020 – Summer is back. The heat. The humidity. The health danger it poses to those who don’t have access to air conditioning. That’s why St. Vincent de Paul is once again offering free fans and air conditioners to our neighbors in need. This is the 19th …
After St. Junípero Serra statue torn down, Archbishop Cordileone offers exorcism prayers

CNA Staff, Jun 29, 2020 / 01:45 pm MT (CNA).- After a mob tore down statues, including a figure of St. Junípero Serra statue, in a San Francisco park, Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone was joined by several dozen Catholics Saturday in prayer and acts of spiritual reparation. “Evil has made itself …
US Catholic bishops: Louisiana abortion ruling ‘a cruel precedent’

CNA Staff, Jun 29, 2020 / 01:01 pm MT (CNA).- Monday’s Supreme Court decision overturning a Louisiana law holding abortion clinics to the same standards as other surgical centers ‘continues a cruel precedent’, the chair of the US bishops’ pro-life committee reflected. In its June 29 5-4 decision in June …
Today’s Video: Father Casey Cole looks back at his first year as priest

On June 22, 2019, Father Casey was ordained a priest in the Catholic Church. Now, one year later, he answers your questions about his experience.
Pray, Reflect, and Take Action as we celebrate Religious Freedom June 29

Religious Freedom Week 2020: For the Good of All Civilize It Pray That God would give us the grace to remember the dignity of all and invite others to do the same. Reflect As Catholics, our strong tradition of social teaching compels us to be actively engaged in the building …
Catholic priest among defenders of St Louis statue

CNA Staff, Jun 27, 2020 / 09:36 pm MT (CNA).- Fr. Stephen Schumacher, a priest of the Archdiocese of St. Louis, was among the defenders of a prominent statue of the city’s namesake as protesters called for its removal Saturday. Umar Lee, an organizer of the protests, said June 27 …
Pray, Reflect, and Take Action as we celebrate Religious Freedom June 28

Religious Freedom Week 2020: For the Good of All Central African Republic Pray That God would show the people of the Central African Republic the way to peace and reconciliation. Reflect The Central African Republic (CAR) is one of the poorest countries in the world. A total of 2.9 million …