French theorist Michel Foucault has had the greatest impact on the formation of the “woke” mentality.
February, 2021
Three new books explain pope’s approach to facing world’s tribulations+
Books by Pope Francis provide guidance and encouragement for readers.
Franciscan Brother James McVeigh dies+
The educator and former diocesan Vicar for Religious was known for always telling others to "keep smiling."
Bishops: If passed, Equality Act will ‘discriminate against people of faith’+
"Human dignity is central to what Catholics believe because every person is made in the image of God and should be treated accordingly, with respect and compassion."

Vietnamese Catholics mark Lunar New Year at Mass in Deer Park+
Click for a slideshow of photos from Mass at SS. Cyril and Methodius on February 14.
Pandemic, security pose challenges, but pope, Iraqis, hopeful for visit+
The 84-year-old pope, newly vaccinated, is moving forward with his March 5-8 trip to Iraq unless there is a serious new wave of coronavirus infection there.
God wants to open hearts, forgive, heal, pope says+
God is not an idea or an abstract doctrine, but God is the one who 'contaminates' himself with our human woundedness and is not afraid to come into contact with our wounds.

World Day of the Sick observed at Good Samaritan Medical Center+
World Day of the Sick affirms the church's duty to remember and serve the sick and the suffering.
‘You witness to our society,’ archbishop tells social ministers+
"Jesus wants us to continue his message of preaching and healing, through our words, through our works of love, and through our lives."
Biden repeats call for unity, says faith can show way forward in dark times+
In the darkest moments, faith provides hope and solace, it provides clarity and purpose as well.