The Department of Justice (DOJ) sent a memorandum to federal departments and agencies with updated guidance on religious liberty and parental rights protections, based on recent U.S. Supreme Court precedent. The update, issued July 23, is the first...
Bishop Ralph B. O'Donnell warmly invites the faithful and all those who wish to come together in prayerful solidarity and support for migrants, immigrants, and refugees. This event is intended to be a peaceful and prayerful gathering that raises...
On Saturday, August 15, the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau will celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the founding of its diocese (Aug. 24, 1956) during the first-ever Diocesan Eucharistic Congress to be held at the West Plains Civic Center. The...
During a recent interview, Pope Leo XIV spoke about the aspects of America that he loves and the country’s history of welcoming migrants. When asked what he thinks of being the first “American Pope,” Pope Leo clarified that he thinks of himself...
The Vatican announced on July 25 that Pope Leo XIV has appointed Maronite Archbishop Christophe-Zhakia El-Kassis, 57, as the Holy See’s new permanent observer to the United Nations in New York. He succeeds Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, who was...
The United States and Catholic Relief Services (CRS) sent the first flight of humanitarian relief under Secretary Rubio’s historic commitment of $100 million in humanitarian assistance to the Cuban people, who, according to a U.S. Department of...
Bishop Ralph B. O'Donnell warmly invites the faithful and all those who wish to come together in prayerful solidarity and support for migrants, immigrants, and refugees. As Catholics, people of goodwill, and followers of Christ, we are called to...
On Saturday, August 15, the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau will celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the founding of its diocese (Aug. 24, 1956) during the first-ever Diocesan Eucharistic Congress to be held at the West Plains Civic Center. The...
More than 1.5 billion people around the world tuned in to the FIFA World Cup 2026 final on Sunday, which featured Spain and defending champion Argentina. After a long, hard-fought match that went into overtime, Spain striker Ferrán Torres scored in...
Throughout the month of July, the Church celebrates the feast days of several holy husbands and wives whose lives continue to inspire Catholic families today. Most influential of all these saints are St. Joachim and St. Anne, figures in Church...