Saturday, March 25th marks the anniversary of Pope Francis’ 2022 consecration of Russia and Ukraine to the Blessed Virgin Mary, asking for peace between both these countries, and the world at large. To honor this year’s celebration of the Annunciation, Pope Francis...
On Wednesday, the House Higher Education Committee advanced a bill meant to protect the rights of religious student groups at public universities. HB 136, sponsored by Rep. Brad Hudson (R - Cape Fair), would prevent universities from denying a religious student group...
When Jorge Mario Bergoglio was elected Pope Francis ten years ago, the Church had just experienced the first papal resignation in 600 years. On March 13, 2013, Pope Francis stepped out on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica not wearing a traditional red,...
After withstanding significant damage from a fire in April 2019, Paris’ iconic Notre Dame Cathedral has undergone a substantial effort to return it to its former glory. Employing over 200 different companies and over 1,000 workers in almost daily restorative work, the...
Since the Missouri Legislature is on Spring Break next week, there will be no MCC Weekly Update on Friday. The next MCC Weekly Update will arrive in your inbox on Friday, March 24th. As you celebrate St. Patrick's Day next week, remember that it is a Catholic feast...
Pope Gregory XIII and three Jesuit astronomers have recently been honored with having asteroids named after them. The new additions include: "562971 Johannhagen," honoring Austrian Jesuit Father Johann Hagen, who was serving as director of the Georgetown University...
Each Friday of Lent, we abstain from eating meat as an act of penance and spiritual discipline. If you are not eating at one of your local parish fish fries, you can partake in Catholic Relief Services’ meatless recipes this Lenten season. Consider donating the money...
On Saturday, February 18, Bishop David O'Connell of Los Angeles was found dead in his bedroom with multiple gunshot wounds. A suspect has been charged with the murder of Bishop O’Connell. O'Connell, who earned the title of bishop in 2015, was a “peacemaker with a...
On Wednesday, the House Higher Education Committee heard testimony on a bill meant to protect the rights of religious student groups at public universities. HB 136, sponsored by Rep. Brad Hudson (R-Cape Fair), would prevent universities from denying a religious...
According to the USCCB, here are three tips to deepen your relationship with God during the 40 days of Lent. 1) Participate in the sacraments. 2) Help those in need around you. 3) Sacrifice something that's hard for you. The Lenten season is a time of preparation for...