VEYM LEAGUE OF CHAPTERS
The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary First reading Zechariah 2:14-17 ‘I am coming’, says the Lord Sing, rejoice,daughter of Zion;for I am comingto dwell in the middle of you– it is the Lord who speaks.Many nations will join the Lord,on that day;they will become his people.But he will remain among you,and you will know … Read moreFri 21 November
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued new guidance this week, warning employers not to favor foreign nationals over American workers in violation of federal law. The agency released a fact sheet titled “Discrimination Against American Workers Is Against the Law” and updated its national origin discrimination webpage with clearer definitions, examples, and instructions for … Read moreFeds release new guidelines aimed at curbing anti-American hiring bias
Catholics across the country are invited to pray for an end to abortion on the anniversary of Roe v. Wade in January 2026 through the annual National Prayer Vigil for Life, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) announced in a Nov. 19 press release. “Together, we must pray to change hearts and build a … Read moreBishops invite Catholics to join nationwide prayer vigil for an end to abortion in January
Every Nov. 21, the Catholic Church commemorates the Memorial of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the Temple, and the history of the feast is quite rocky. According to tradition, Mary’s parents brought her to the Temple to consecrate her to God. The feast honors the devotion of Mary’s parents, Joachim and Anne, … Read moreThe Feast of the Presentation of Mary in the Temple: Historical Origins
The Trump administration says it has taken a major step toward dismantling the Department of Education, advancing a long-promised plan to return education authority to the states. This week, the department shifted several key functions to other federal agencies. Education Secretary Linda McMahon said Nov. 18 that six agreements completed this week will transfer multiple … Read moreTrump administration announces major step toward closing Department of Education
President Donald Trump on Nov. 20 called for the arrest of six Democratic lawmakers who released a social media video encouraging U.S. service members to reject “illegal orders” from the White House. “It’s called SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL,” Trump charged in a Truth Social post responding to the video. “Each one of these … Read moreTrump calls for arrest of Democrats who urged troops to ‘refuse illegal orders’
Record numbers of young American women say they want to permanently move abroad. Gallup finds 40% of women aged 15–44 say they would live in another country if given the chance — more than double the amount of young men who say the same and the largest gender gap Gallup has ever recorded. Young American … Read moreGallup finds 2 in 5 young American women would permanently leave US
The Vatican has authorized the Diocese of Worcester, Massachusetts, to advance the canonization process of Ruth V.K. Pakaluk, a Harvard-educated Catholic convert, mother of seven, and prominent pro-life advocate who died of breast cancer in 1998. According to a report from The Catholic Free Press, the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints issued a nihil … Read moreAmerican pro-life activist, mother recognized as Servant of God
Nicolas Cage in ‘The Carpenter’s Son’ COMMENTARY: Marketed as a ‘horror movie,’ the film leans on fringe apocryphal tales but ends up revealing more about modern storytelling than ancient faith. Read More
The Archdiocese for the Military Services (AMS) USA reached a new fundraising milestone Nov. 15 at its 17th Annual Benefit, drawing the largest crowd and financial support in the event’s history, according to an emailed archdiocesan press release. The archdiocese raised $530,000 at the event in Washington, D.C., according to the release. The funds will … Read moreMilitary archdiocese fundraiser for pastoral care of Catholics in uniform breaks records