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Bishop Ronald Hicks, Archbishop-Designate of New York outlines his mission
9+ min ago (27+ words) Bishop Ronald Hicks, the Archbishop-Designate of New York says he is "humbled" to be installed as the 11th Archbishop of New York. (AP Video: Joseph Frederick) ......
Bible verse of the day: Feb. 5, 2026
2+ hour, 8+ min ago (129+ words) I love you, O Lord, my strength. The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge. He is my [] Bible verse of the day: Feb. 5, 2026 Published 8:30 am Thursday, February…...
St. Agatha, Virgin and Martyr, patroness of abused women and breast cancer patients
2+ hour, 38+ min ago (206+ words) Today is the feast of St. Agatha, a virgin martyr and saint of the Roman Canon. Agatha was martyred in Sicily in about 251 during the time of the Emperor Decius and her tomb is at Catania. Holy legend says that,…...
Is church unity worth a Latin Mass?
2+ hour, 57+ min ago (955+ words) (RNS) " "Paris is well worth a Mass" was reportedly the attitude of King Henry IV when he was trying to secure the French throne. As a result, he converted from Protestantism to Catholicism in 1593." Today, the Eucharist, which is supposed…...
Pope Leo XIV Laments Lack of Progress in Protecting Children
3+ hour, 11+ min ago (550+ words) He added that children "frequently have few opportunities for achieving their God-given potential" and warned that the situation "has not improved during the past year." "One must question whether global commitments for sustainable development have been cast aside when we…...
[Catholic Caucus] An Open Letter to US Dioceses
3+ hour, 15+ min ago (820+ words) The Annual Appeal was launched in our diocese this weekend, as it has been or will be in many other dioceses, with a sound-tracked video at every Mass and a step-by-step walk-through of the completion of pledge cards. While I…...
What is the True Origin Of Valentine’s Day? Meet Roman Christian Martyr Valentinus.
3+ hour, 23+ min ago (806+ words) Now known as the holiday of romantic love, Valentine's Day did not begin with flowers or flirtation. It began with a Christian beaten and executed by the Roman state. According to early tradition, Valentine died because he insisted on blessing…...
Incoming Archbishop of New York Offers Hint of His Top Priorities
3+ hour, 31+ min ago (452+ words) MIDTOWN MANHATTAN " One day ahead of his installation at St. Patrick's Cathedral, Archbishop Ronald Hicks of New York offered a hint of his priorities during a wide-ranging press conference on Feb. 5." He emphasized the importance of evangelization, offered a message…...
Pope Leo: World Failing Children, Families
3+ hour, 34+ min ago (430+ words) By Charlie McCarthy "|" Thursday, 05 February 2026 01:04 PM EST Pope Leo XIV warned Thursday that the world is failing its children, lamenting that global crises have left millions trapped in poverty, abuse, and displacement while international promises to protect them continue to…...
[Catholic Caucus Devotional] My Catholic Life! Catholic Daily Reflections: Sent Forth on Our Mission - Thursday, February 5, 2026
3+ hour, 46+ min ago (188+ words) Memorial of Saint Agatha, Virgin and Martyr "Wherever you enter a house, stay there until you leave from there. Whatever place does not welcome you or listen to you, leave there and shake the dust off your feet in testimony…...