Sep. 8 Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Feast
The Church celebrates the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Roman Martyrology states Mary was “of the lineage of Abraham, born of the tribe of Judah […]
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Pope Leo appoints coadjutor bishop for Puerto Rico’s youngest diocese
Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday appointed a coadjutor bishop for the Diocese of Fajardo-Humacao, the third bishop nomination for the island of Puerto Rico in under three months. Father Gerardo […]
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China ordains 18th bishop under Vatican agreement
Father Andrew Ding Yang was ordained Tuesday, Sept. 8, as archbishop of Chongqing in southwestern China, a see that had been vacant since March 26, 2001. It was the fourth […]
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Housing, gender, abortion policies among state ballot measures in 2026
Voters in multiple states will consider ballot measures on topics ranging from abortion and gender policy to housing and tax policy in November.
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Sep. 7 Monday of the Twenty-Third Week in Ordinary Time; Labor Day (USA), Weekday
The Roman Martyrology commemorates St. Regina (Reine) (d. 286). She, after undergoing many cruel torments, was beheaded for the faith at Aliza. Aliza was formerly a large town called Alexia, […]
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Leo XIV: Mary’s simple presence — and her Son within her — moves all of history
ROME — It was shortly after 5 p.m. local time when Pope Leo XIV arrived at the Shrine of Our Lady of Good Counsel, awaited by thousands of people along […]
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SAINT AGNES OF MONTEPULCIANO: THE PURE LIGHT OF DIVINE LOVE
SAINT AGNES OF MONTEPULCIANO: THE PURE LIGHT OF DIVINE LOVE INTRODUCTION In the quiet hills of medieval Italy, the life of Saint Agnes of Montepulciano shines as a radiant witness […]
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Lord's Day Reflection: Love is basis and fulfillment of the Law
As the Church marks the Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr. Luke Gregory, OFM, reflects on the theme: “Love is the basis and the fulfillment of the Law.” Read all […]
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Sep. 6 Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, Sunday
Excerpt from Sunday’s Gospel: “Amen, Amen, I say to you, if two of you agree on earth about anything for which they are to pray, it shall be granted to […]
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Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in Ukraine after Russian attacks
Pope Leo XIV on Sunday deplored the latest Russian attacks on Ukraine and voiced hopes for peace amid U.S.-led efforts to end the war. “With a sorrowful heart, I have […]