Pope Francis Prayer Intentions July 2021

Social Friendship We pray that, in social, economic and political situations of conflict, we may be courageous and passionate architects of dialogue and friendship.
Q&A with Mercy Mcauley’s new President

At Mercy McAuley, we are a family of students, parents, employees, alumnae, benefactors and friends. Tell us about your family! I am so glad to be part of the Mercy McAuley family! My husband is Steven Herppich, and we have been married for almost 19 years. (We met while he …
Mercy McAuley High School Board of Directors Announces New President

(Cincinnati, OH) – Mercy McAuley High School’s Board of Directors announces the appointment of Jennifer Fellinger as the school’s new President. Fellinger’s appointment comes after a comprehensive national search for the most qualified candidate to lead the school and advance its mission of providing an outstanding Catholic, Mercy education to …
St Maria’s Community Farm opens July 10

A produce stand for the benefit of the poor is being operated by the Catholic parishes of St. Nicholas, Osgood and St. Louis, North Star, Ohio. Located on the corner of St. Rt. 705 and U.S. Route 127, North Star, Ohio, St. Maria’s Community Farm welcomes gardeners to donate fruits …
Bishop Barron: True dialogue impossible if Catholic Dems won’t protect babies who survive abortion

By CNA Staff Denver Newsroom, Jun 29, 2021 / 13:20 pm Bishop Robert Barron, auxiliary bishop of Los Angeles and head of Word on Fire ministries, called out Catholic Democratic lawmakers and others for claiming that dialogue with the U.S. bishops over abortion and the reception of Communion is the …
Biden’s DC parish says it will not deny Communion

by Matt Hadro Washington D.C., Jun 29, 2021 / 13:33 pm President Joe Biden’s regular parish in Washington, D.C. issued a statement on Tuesday that its priests and ministers will not deny Communion to those approaching to receive. “Holy Trinity Catholic Church will not deny the Eucharist to persons presenting …
Pope Francis thanks Benedict XVI on his 70th ordination anniversary

by Courtney Mares Vatican City, Jun 29, 2021 / 12:00 pm Pope Francis thanked Benedict XVI on Tuesday for his continual prayer for the Church in his retirement, calling the pope emeritus “the contemplative of the Vatican.” Speaking from the window overlooking St. Peter’s Square from the Apostolic Palace on …
Cardinal Pacelli Students Participate in Cicada Study

This spring Cardinal Pacelli fifth graders participated in real-world science research. The students determined the habitat and sex of 50 Brood X cicadas and mailed them to a professor at the University of Tennessee. The study was called What’s the Buzz: Citizen Science with Cicadas and was sponsored by an …
Religious freedom advocates express optimism after Fulton decision

by Kate Scanlon Washington D.C., Jun 28, 2021 / 13:30 pm Religious freedom advocates on Monday applauded a recent Supreme Court decision, arguing it heralds a positive outlook for religious freedom cases of Catholic adoption and foster care agencies nationwide. Earlier this month, the high court ruled unanimously in favor …
Full text: Pope Francis’ homily on the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul 2021

by Pope Francis Vatican City, Jun 29, 2021 / 07:15 am Here is the full text of Pope Francis’ homily on the Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul, delivered at Mass in the Basilica of St. Peter on June 29, 2021: Two great Apostles of the Gospel and two pillars …