Pope Francis calls for ceasefire on all war fronts at Christmas
Pope Francis on December 22 lamented the ongoing war and violence affecting families in Gaza and other parts of the world in the lead-up to Christmas and called for a “ceasefire on all war fronts.”
Benedictine Sister from India hospitalized with critical injuries after being struck by vehicle
Sister Lissy Sebastian from the Benedictine Sisters of Christu Jyothi in India was transported to University Hospital with life-threatening injuries on December 17 after she was struck by a vehicle while crossing a busy intersection on the city’s North Side.
Pope Francis calls on young people to protect their authenticity and dignity at work
In a message addressed to young people entering the workforce, Pope Francis, alluding to bosses, advised them not to “give in to requests that humiliate you or cause you discomfort, to ways of proceeding and demands that tarnish your authenticity.”
Heads of Christian churches in Holy Land call for end of war in Gaza
Leaders of Christian churches in the Holy Land have released a joint Christmas message declaring the joyful news of the Nativity and calling for an end to hostilities across the region.
Funeral arrangements announced for Rosemary Kowalski
Funeral arrangements have been announced for Rosemary Kowalski, a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, as well as San Antonio industry magnate and longtime community contributor, who passed away on December 10, 2024.
Statement of Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller on the passing of Rosemary Kowalski
I give gratitude to God for the beautiful gift of Rosemary Kowalski and her 100 years of life.
United States bishops call for Biden to spare federal death row prisoners before leaving office
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) on December 9 launched a campaign urging Catholics to contact outgoing President Joe Biden and ask him to commute the death sentences of the 40 men currently on federal death row to life in prison.
Funeral arrangements announced for Father Mike Horan, MSC
Father Mike Horan, MSC, a native of Ireland who was a longtime pastor in the Archdiocese of San Antonio at several parishes and late of Coolnageragh, Scartaglen and Brosna Road, […]
Traditional rite demolishes wall protecting Holy Door held at Saint Peter Basilica
On the evening December 2, the rite of “recognitio” (Latin for “verification”) took place in St. Peter’s Basilica. This is a traditional ceremony to verify and ascertain that the Holy Door, closed during the last holy year, is intact, sealed, and ready to be reopened at the beginning of the new Jubilee 2025.
With Advent 2024 the odd-numbered liturgical Cycle C begins
With the first Sunday of Advent, a new liturgical year begins in the Catholic Church, with the readings corresponding to Cycle C of odd-numbered years. What does this liturgical practice entail?
