Columnist: Tessa Gervasini
Black Bishop Claims “Racism” Is Reason Why There Are So Few Black Bishops
Bishop Robert Boxie reflected on why the United States has so few Black Catholic bishops, citing “racism” as the short answer. “I really enjoy the gift of a Black Catholicism, ...
Diocese of Crookston Ends Sunday Mass in 11% of Parishes
The Diocese of Crookston in Minnesota announced that seven parishes will cease celebrating Sunday Mass in the coming months due to factors including a shortage of priests, lack of young ...
IN THEIR DREAMS: USCCB Issues ‘Wish List’ to Congress for Migration Funding
U.S. bishops urged Congress to reauthorize the Religious Worker Visa Program, protect refugee services and unaccompanied children, and reject expanded enforcement and detention measures, warning that mass‑deportation policies would undermine ...
New Study Shows More Adults Quit Catholic Church Than Enter It in Most Countries
A Pew Research Center study found that more adults leave the Catholic Church than enter it in most countries, but Catholics still make up the majority of the population in ...
Bishop Seitz Encouraging ICE Officers To Question Their Orders
Bishop Mark Seitz of El Paso, Texas, said law enforcement agents must “evaluate everything in the light of Christ” while discerning actions in regard to immigration enforcement. Seitz issued the ...
USCCB President Claims ICE Enforcement Debate Is a Matter US Church ‘Simply Can’t Avoid’
Archbishop Paul Coakley said immigration remains a “very high priority” for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). In a Jan. 30 interview with EWTN News In Depth, Archbishop Coakley ...
Catholics’ Support for Trump’s Agenda Has Not Changed, In Spite of Relentless Attacks by Bishops
EWTN reports: A Pew Research Center report found that Catholics’ support for President Donald Trump’s agenda has not changed significantly over the past year. The analysis examined how U.S. religious ...
USCCB President Claims ICE Enforcement Debate is a Matter the Church ‘Simply Can’t Avoid’
Archbishop Paul Coakley said immigration remains a “very high priority” for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). In a Jan. 30 interview with EWTN News In Depth, Archbishop Coakley ...
Diocese of Lexington Launches Net-Zero Plan Inspired by Laudato Si’
The Diocese of Lexington has developed an ambitious plan to make all of its buildings net-zero by 2030 because, it noted, as Scripture says: “The earth and all in it ...
You Will Know Them By Their Fruits: Archdiocese of Washington Announces Major Cutbacks
The Archdiocese of Washington has announced plans to “cut spending, reduce its workforce, and restructure departments” to combat “crippling economic challenges.” In a June 5 letter sent to archdiocesan staff ...
Toronto’s Cardinal Leo Calls on Faithful to Honor the Sacred Heart of Jesus in June
Archbishop of Toronto Cardinal Francis Leo called on the faithful to honor the most Sacred Heart of Jesus throughout the month of June rather than “using symbols that are contrary ...
Catholic Relief Services Demanding ‘Prompt Payments’ from U.S. Taxpayers After Termination of USAID Programs
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is urging the Trump administration to reverse the cancellation of USAID’s “lifesaving and life-giving assistance” following the official announcement that the majority of its programs have ...
Bishops Begging For CRS Contributions After Trump’s Cuts
Catholics contributing to the scandal-plagued Catholic Relief Services (CRS) can cut-out the middle man by donating condoms in their Rice Bowls this year. The U.S. bishops are highlighting what they ...
North Carolina Bishops Claim Immigration Is ‘Complicated and Emotional’
The Roman Catholic bishops of Charlotte and Raleigh, North Carolina, have issued a joint statement about immigration policy and enforcement in the United States, describing the issue as “both complicated ...