The Mass marked the 400th anniversary of the canonizations of the Jesuit Sts. Ignatius of Loyola and Francis Xavier, as well as Sts. Isidore of Madrid; Teresa of Avila, founder of the Discalced Carmelites; and Philip Neri, founder of the Oratorians.
Prayer is a mission to bring hurting world to God, pope says
Senate passes omnibus spending bill with Hyde, other pro-life provisions
The chairmen of several U.S. bishops’ committees and the head of March for Life March 11 praised the U.S. senators who voted to pass the government’s omnibus bill with the Hyde Amendment and other pro-life provisions included in it.
GOOD IDEA: Virtual rosary connects people in praying for Ukraine
Sartell resident Carolyn Bertsch is pulling people together to pray the rosary on Zoom for the people of Ukraine.
Horror of war ‘lodges in your gut’ when recounted by refugees, cardinal says
“The impact on your eyes when you see (through the media) the bombing and the destruction and the blood and all that” is one of outrage, he told Catholic News Service. But “when you meet people who are fleeing and who have left everything behind, the impact is on the gut.”
St. Joseph man helps Ukrainian refugees find safety
“When he decided to go to Ukraine to teach, he didn’t know why he chose Ukraine,” said Ted Bechtold’s father, Bruce. “Now we know that he went to Ukraine because God had a greater purpose for him.”
Photos of the Week: March 7, 2022
In the spotlight: Scenes from the Ukraine-Russia war
Greg Erlandson: Lessons to be learned from Ukraine’s witness
One of the greatest strengths of Ukrainians right now is their unity. These days, it is a strength we Americans lack.
Pope says ‘rivers of blood’ flowing in Ukraine; diocese to take up special collection
Pope Francis said the Vatican “is ready to do everything to put itself at the service of peace” in Ukraine.