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Bishop: ‘Indiscriminate’ ICE raids incite anxiety, fear in California’s Central Valley

The Department of Homeland Security insisted ICE officers are “heroes,” enforcing the law.

In wake of deadly shooting at Oregon elementary school, bishops call for prayer

The tragedy that claimed the lives of three students has prompted an outpouring of pastoral care and community support across the state.

Federal funding restored to Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security said an agreement is in effect for three years, restoring funding and requiring the charity to “maintain enhanced compliance and oversight measures.”

Wisconsin voters to weigh ban on church closures in health emergencies

Madalaine Elhabbal

The measure comes more than six years after the Diocese of Madison threatened to sue the local government of Dane County over its imposition of a 50-person cap on Mass attendance in 2020.

Australia’s antislavery chief, who praised Catholics as ‘national leader,’ says reforms fall short

EWTN News Staff

Australia's antislavery commissioner, Chris Evans, who has hailed the Catholic sector’s work, wants large companies legally required to find and fix forced labor in their supply chains.

Ordination to the Permanent Diaconate – June 6, 2026

The prophet Jeremiah said the words of the Lord came to him, “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born, I dedicated you” (Jeremiah 1:5). One of the great mysteries of life is God’s calling you to know, love and serve Him. My brothers, you have heard God’s call … Continue reading "Ordination to the Permanent Diaconate – June 6, 2026"

Ordination to the Priesthood – May 23, 2026

Katherine Laguna

One of the great mysteries of life is God’s call; to know or even to understand God and His calling. Dan and Sinclair, you heard God call, today you are responding to God call. Pope Leo XIV said, “We are called to a greater good and that everything we are doing here is somehow orientated … Continue reading "Ordination to the Priesthood – May 23, 2026"

2026 Chrism Mass

March 30, 2026 Pope Leo XIV wrote the Apostolic Letter, “A Fidelity that Generates the Future,” to priests just before Christmas last year. Each chapter begin with the word Fidelity. “Fidelity and service” “Fidelity and fraternity” “Fidelity and synodality” “Fidelity and mission” “Fidelity and the Future”. Pope Leo asks priests to reflect upon their priestly … Continue reading "2026 Chrism Mass"

2025 Mass for Suicide Prevention and Remembrance

The news of the last few months has been difficult; the loss of innocent lives, the assassination this week of Charlie Kirk leaving his wife and two young children. The flood disasters in Texas young schoolgirls lost their lives. Fires disasters with the loss of life and homes. School violence the death of students in … Continue reading "2025 Mass for Suicide Prevention and Remembrance"

Ordination to the Priesthood 2025

Ordination to the PriesthoodMay 24, 2025St. James CathedralHomily of Bishop John Noonan Welcome to St James Cathedral on this joy-filled day for by the work of God’s hand, two of our brothers will be ordained to the priesthood. I welcome Deacon John Troilo and Deacon William Burns. Deacon John, I welcome your parents, sister, and … Continue reading "Ordination to the Priesthood 2025"

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