Saint of the Day: Saint Daniel and Companions, Martyrs

Feast Day: October 10 Biography:Saint Daniel and his companions—five Franciscan friars and a lay brother—were missionaries who traveled to North Africa in the 13th century to preach the Gospel among the Muslims of Morocco. Filled with zeal for the faith, they fearlessly proclaimed Christ despite knowing the risks. They were arrested and brought before the local … Read moreSaint of the Day: Saint Daniel and Companions, Martyrs

Fri 10 October

Friday of week 27 in Ordinary Time First reading Joel 1:13-15,2:1-2 Let all tremble, for the day of the Lord is coming Priests, put on sackcloth and lament.Ministers of the altar, wail.Come, pass the night in sackcloth,you ministers of my God.For the house of our God has been deprivedof oblation and libation.Order a fast,proclaim a … Read moreFri 10 October

Trump says he will designate Antifa as a foreign terrororist organization 

At an Oct. 8 White House roundtable discussion on left-wing violence, President Donald Trump said he will designate Antifa as a foreign terrorist organization. When asked whether he would make the designation, Trump replied, “I’d be glad to do it. I think it’s the kind of thing I’d like to do. Does everybody agree? If … Read moreTrump says he will designate Antifa as a foreign terrororist organization 

Trump says hostages to be released ‘Monday or Tuesday’ after Gaza ceasefire deal

Hours after announcing that Israel and Hamas had agreed to the first phase of a Gaza peace plan, President Donald Trump said Oct. 9 that all remaining hostages could be released as early as Oct. 13. Trump first announced the agreement Oct. 8 on Truth Social, saying it ensures that “ALL of the Hostages will … Read moreTrump says hostages to be released ‘Monday or Tuesday’ after Gaza ceasefire deal

Faithful fill Mooresville chapel on first Sunday of TLM restrictions in Charlotte diocese

Approximately 625 members of the faithful in the Diocese of Charlotte attended the first Traditional Latin Masses (TLM) held at the Chapel of the Little Flower in Mooresville, North Carolina, over the weekend.  After months of controversy over Bishop Michael Martin’s decision to move all parish-based offerings of the TLM to a single chapel, members … Read moreFaithful fill Mooresville chapel on first Sunday of TLM restrictions in Charlotte diocese

51 Republican senators urge HHS, FDA to reevaluate new abortion pill approval, restore prior safety rules

Fifty-one Republican senators are calling on the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to reconsider their approval of a new generic version of the chemical abortion drug mifepristone.  In a letter sent Oct. 9 to HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and FDA Commissioner Marty Makary, the … Read more51 Republican senators urge HHS, FDA to reevaluate new abortion pill approval, restore prior safety rules

Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem says Israel-Hamas peace deal is an ‘important step’ and cause for rejoicing

The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, issued a statement Oct. 9 hailing the news that Hamas and Israel have signed phase one of a peace deal aimed at returning hostages and prisoners and ending the violence in Gaza. “It is good news, and we are very happy,” Cardinal Pizzaballa said. “It is a … Read moreLatin Patriarch of Jerusalem says Israel-Hamas peace deal is an ‘important step’ and cause for rejoicing

Ontario Canada