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...
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...
For centuries, an important element of holy year celebrations has been the granting of indulgences, which the Code of Canon Law describes as “the remission before God of temporal punishment for sins whose guilt is already forgiven, which a properly disposed member of...
If you missed our article on Friday parish fish fries, here’s another idea for meatless (non-fish) options. Whether you don’t eat fish or are just tired of seafood, there are plenty more Lent recipes worth preparing. These vegetarian dishes will change up your Lenten...
Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann of Kansas City, Kansas, has filed a motion for the return of the Eucharist, a consecrated host and consecrated wine a satanic group claims to have stolen, with the archbishop stating that all sacred species are the property of the Catholic...
Missourians will have the opportunity to come together to witness for the unborn, women, and families at the 2025 Midwest March for Life. The event will be held on Thursday, May 1, at the Missouri State Capitol. There will be an opening rally with life-affirming...
The National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton will host the first-ever “Eucharistic Congress for the Catholic Deaf Community” in Emmitsburg, Maryland, between April 4 and 6. On the first day, participants will have the opportunity to visit Mother Seton Museum, her...
Pope Francis observed the 12th anniversary of his pontificate on Thursday from Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, where he has been receiving treatment for pneumonia for nearly a month. Hospital staff commemorated the occasion by presenting the 88-year-old pope with a cake...
A Kansas group known as “The Satanic Grotto” has announced that it is planning to hold a so-called “black mass”, which is an overt mockery of the Catholic Mass, at the Kansas State Capitol on March 28. Their intentions are to “dedicate the grounds and our legislature...
The MCC strives to fill your mind and soul with information that upholds the sanctity and dignity of all human life, but to fill your belly on the upcoming meatless Fridays, we invite you to visit the links below to find your local parish fish fries! Archdiocese of...