Yearly Archives: 2020

While nothing beats being with your parish community for Christmas Mass, we understand that this year, things are going to be a bit different....

In the wake of last year's resurgence of federal executions that is expected to continue into 2021, several U.S. bishops have spoken out and...

This Christmas will be unlike any other in recent memory as we celebrate Jesus’ birth amid the pandemic. And as difficult as this situation...

The bishops of Colorado affirm that the use of some COVID-19 vaccines is morally acceptable under certain circumstances. The development and utilization of vaccines...

Advent focuses on three comings of Christ, according to St. Bernard: “In the first coming he was seen on earth, dwelling among men; he...

Before the arrival of the Spanish Conquistadors to the American continent, the residents of Tenochtitlan, modern-day Mexico City, had strong polytheistic beliefs that completely guided their lifestyle. Tenochtitlan was the center of...

By Joseph Pronechen/NCR The announcement that many people have been anxious and longing to hear for several years finally came on Dec. 8 as Pope...

Pope Francis has granted a plenary indulgence to Catholics celebrating the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe at home this Saturday.  Cardinal Carlos Aguiar Retes...

This year, many of our Christmas plans have dramatically changed, including those of our dear friend from the North Pole, Santa Claus.  Susen Mesco, parishioner at Immaculate Conception Parish in Lafayette and...

From 1991 until 2005, Cardinal Camillo Ruini served Pope John Paul II as the papal Vicar for Rome – the man who handled the...