Michael Dailey Wins Prestigious Organ Scholarship
Michael Dailey, the Music Director at Christ the King Church, has won first prize in the Strader Organ Scholarship Competition at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. Dailey will begin a Master’s degree program in organ performance in August. In addition to receiving full tuition, the scholarship comes with …
San Antonio archbishop to preside at memorial Mass after Texas migrant deaths
by Jonah McKeown Denver Newsroom, Jun 29, 2022 / 15:15 pm Following the discovery of dozens of migrants who died in an abandoned tractor-trailer in Texas — thought to be the largest en masse death of migrants from the southern border in modern history — the Archbishop of San Antonio …
More Catholic churches, pregnancy centers, and a pro-life memorial vandalized
by Joe Bukuras Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jun 28, 2022 / 19:20 pm More vandalism of Catholic churches, pro-life pregnancy centers, and a pro-life memorial have been reported since Roe v. Wade was overturned on Friday. LifeChoice pregnancy center in Winter Haven, Florida was defaced with pro-abortion graffiti June 25. Director …
Pope Francis Intentions for July 2022
Elderly We pray for the elderly, who represent the roots and memory of a people; may their experience and wisdom help young people to look towards the future with hope and responsibility.
June 30: The First Holy Martyrs of the Holy Roman Church
These “proto-martyrs” of Rome were the first Christians persecuted en masse by the Emperor Nero in the year 64, before the martyrdom of Saints Peter and Paul. Nero was widely believed to have caused the fire that burned down much of Rome in the same year. He blamed the fire …
Nancy Pelosi reportedly receives Communion at papal Mass
by Hannah Brockhaus Vatican City, Jun 29, 2022 / 05:00 am House Speaker Nancy Pelosi reportedly received Holy Communion at a Mass with Pope Francis at the Vatican on Wednesday. Pelosi took Communion, according to sources present at the Mass, Crux reported on June 29. The Associated Press, citing two …
Biden official promises 5 actions to protect abortion after Roe
by Katie Yoder Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jun 28, 2022 / 14:25 pm The Biden administration is taking five steps to protect access to abortion, according to Xavier Becerra, the secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Those steps, Becerra said on Tuesday, include increasing access to medication abortion and …
These U.S. companies will pay staff abortion travel expenses
by Maisy Sullivan Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jun 28, 2022 / 13:54 pm As some states ban or regulate abortion following the Dobbs decision, numerous companies have announced they will provide financial assistance to employees traveling for abortions. In Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, the Supreme Court ruled June 24 …
Pope Francis pens letter on liturgy after Traditionis custodes
By Hannah Brockhaus Vatican City, Jun 29, 2022 / 04:05 am Pope Francis published a letter on the liturgy Wednesday, nearly one year after he issued the motu proprio Traditionis custodes, restricting the celebration of the Traditional Latin Mass. In the 15-page apostolic letter, Desiderio Desideravi, the pope said he wanted “to invite the …
June 29: Sts. Peter and Paul
On June 29 the Church celebrates the feast day of Sts. Peter & Paul. As early as the year 258, there is evidence of an already lengthy tradition of celebrating the solemnities of both Saint Peter and Saint Paul on the same day. Together, the two saints are the founders …
