As we celebrate the life and legacy of Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday, the United States Catholic Conference (USCCB) reminds us that “injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere;” that we are connected and responsible for each other as we seek to...
According to U.S. and Israeli officials, a hostage and ceasefire deal has been reached between Israel and Hamas. Brokered by the United States, Qatar, and Egypt, the agreement includes the release of 33 women, children, elderly, and wounded hostages (at least two of...
The oldest person in the world is Sister Inah Canabarro Lucas, a 116-year-old nun from the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul who was born on May 27, 1908. In March 2024, Sister Inah said that one of the secrets of her long life is prayer: “I pray the rosary every...
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has announced the launch of its annual collection in support of the Church’s mission in various areas of Central America, South America, and the Caribbean. Founded in 1965, the collection serves as a way for...
Catholic leaders are offering condolences on the death of former President Jimmy Carter, who served as 39th president of the United States. Carter died Dec. 29 at age 100 in his hometown of Plains, Georgia. Pope Francis "was saddened to learn of the death of former...
The evening of December 24, 2024, Pope Francis opened the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica, officially inaugurating the 2025 Jubilee of Hope. “Tonight, the door of hope has opened wide to the world. Tonight, God speaks to each of us and says: there is hope also for...
House Republican lawmakers discussed repealing the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act on Wednesday after hearing testimony alleging the law has been weaponized against pro-life protesters. The FACE Act, which has been federal law for 30 years, imposes...
The MCC staff wishes you and yours a blessed and joyous Christmas and New Year! This will be the last MCC Weekly Update of 2024; we'll return in the new year with the first edition of 2025 on Friday, January 4th. We send our sincere appreciation for your faithful...
On Wednesday, Dr. Guillermo Villa-Trueba, Hispanic Outreach Manager for the Missouri Catholic Conference, participated in a Facebook livestream, hosted by Erick Chinchilla, Pastoral Ministry Assistant for the Diocese of Jefferson City. They talked for over 40 minutes...
On Thursday, Catholics celebrated the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, a feast day that dates back to the 16th century. Our Lady of Guadalupe is the patroness of the Americas, unborn children, and the New Evangelization. Large, lively celebrations of her feast day are...