St. Therese Catholic Church

Cinco de Mayo currently has only a regional importance in Mexico. In the United States and other countries, however, the day has come to be known as a celebration of Mexican heritage and pride. Like St. Patrick's Day and Oktoberfest, one doesn't need to be of Mexican decent to enjoy the festivities. Schools have used this day to teach the history and heritage of Mexico. Events and celebrations incorporate foods, music, dancing and demonstrations.

The Discalced Carmelites have asked Pope Francis to declare her a doctor of the Church, with the title "doctor veritatis," which means "doctor of truth."

Father Roger Landry, a Catholic chaplain serving at Columbia University, has voiced concerns over the involvement of external groups in the ongoing campus protests, labeling some of these forces as "explicitly communist." In a televised interview on EWTN's "The World Over with Raymond Arroyo," Landry discussed the complex dynamics at play within the protests that have caught national attention.

Familiar phrases echo around us, some bearing hints of wisdom, while others stray far from the essence of God's Word.

On Thursday, Pope Francis released a letter addressed to parish priests globally, sharing guidance on fostering a missionary-oriented Church. This letter, aimed at encouraging all baptized individuals to actively participate in the mission of spreading the Gospel, highlights the need for parish communities to be vibrant centers of faith where believers not only set out as missionary disciples but also return to share the transformative experiences they have encountered through their faith.

Sometimes, we let life become too busy and too complicated. It becomes difficult to make time for God and the Church. Things like family functions, schoolwork, house cleaning, kid's activities can become overwhelming and overshadow your need to attend Church. While these are all good, valuable life activities, it's important you don't let them take away from church attendance. Remember, what God says is important.

The character of Catholic worship in a quiet Wisconsin neighborhood was the first noticeable shift when traditional elements began replacing modern practices at St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church. This change, which intensified in 2021 with the appointment of a new pastor, is part of a broader national trend where a growing number of U.S. Catholic parishes are adopting more orthodox practices.

On Wednesday, May 1, Pope Francis stood before a global assembly in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican, emphasizing the enduring significance of faith in the life of a Christian.