by Kathleen Lavery | Apr 4, 2025 | Faith, Saints
On April 2, 2025, thousands gathered in St. Peter’s Square to mark the twentieth anniversary of the passing of Pope St. John Paul II. Archbishop Tadeusz Wojda, President of the Polish Bishops’ Conference, reflected on the life and death of John Paul II, stating that...
by Kathleen Lavery | Apr 4, 2025 | Mental Health, Natural Disaster
Due to Missouri’s geography, the state frequently experiences natural disasters. Ice storms, tornadoes, severe storms, and flooding are all common occurrences, as we experienced again this week. The Office of Disaster Services (ODS) within the Missouri Department of...
by Kathleen Lavery | Apr 4, 2025 | Government, Legislation, Social & Economic Justice
The Missouri House this week finished its work on an almost $48 billion budget plan to fund state operations in the next fiscal year. The plan appropriates nearly $2.1 billion less than Gov. Mike Kehoe recommended in his budget proposal, including $800 million less in...
by Kathleen Lavery | Mar 28, 2025 | Faith
After spending 38 days in the hospital for breathing difficulties, double pneumonia, and infections, Pope Francis greeted hundreds of people who gathered outside the hospital on March 23. With a very weak voice, Pope Francis thanked the crowd, waving his hands and...
by Kathleen Lavery | Mar 28, 2025 | Abortion, Family Life, Respect for Life
The House on Thursday passed a MCC-supported bill aimed at protecting infants who survive a failed abortion attempt. HB 195, sponsored by Rep. Brian Seitz (R-Branson) and Rep. Holly Jones (R-Eureka), would require a health care provider present at the time of an...
