Catholic Current

Weekly news summary from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

Hope and Healing After Abortion – Project Rachel Ministry 03/14/2024

Hope and Healing After Abortion – Project Rachel Ministry Guests Bishop Michael Burbidge, Chair of the Committee on Pro-Life Activities, and Mary McClusky, Assistant Director of Project Rachel Ministry Development, discuss hope and healing after abortion. Learn more at . /episode/index/show/9605100f-dbed-436d-a7c9-54b938be8af0/id/30375868

Catholic Current March, 1 2024 03/01/2024

Catholic Current March, 1 2024 This Week’s Catholic Current: Catholic Ministries Along the Border and the Need for Immigration Reform The situation along the U.S.-Mexico border has grown increasingly challenging. Bill Canny from Migration and Refugee Services and David Cronin from Catholic Relief Services talk with Catholic Current about the Catholic ministries serving migrants and the need for comprehensive immigration reform in the United States. Related links: Strangers No Longer: Together on the Journey of Hope – A Pastoral Letter Concerning Migration from the Catholic Bishops of Mexico and the United States Justice for Immigrants Campaign Sign up for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Advocacy Update /episode/index/show/9605100f-dbed-436d-a7c9-54b938be8af0/id/30191378

Catholic Current February 13th 2024 02/13/2024

Catholic Current February 13th 2024 This Week’s Catholic Current: Solidarity and Hope in Ukraine Guests Auxiliary Bishop of the Archeparchy of Kyiv Andriy Khimyak and Jennifer Healy, Director of the Collection for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe, discuss the impact of the ongoing war in Ukraine on the faithful and how the support of Catholics in the United States has brought hope to people in need. /episode/index/show/9605100f-dbed-436d-a7c9-54b938be8af0/id/29941703

Catholic Current February 8th 2024 02/08/2024

Catholic Current February 8th 2024 This Week’s Catholic Current: Valentine’s Day, Ash Wednesday, and Lent! Guest Father Dustin Dought, Executive Director of the Secretariat of Divine Worship, discusses the observance of Ash Wednesday and Lent. Related links: The 2024 Daily Lent Reflection calendar is available on the USCCB website: Additional resources for the season of Lent can be found on our “What is Lent?” webpage: Various resources and information on the Triduum can be found here: /episode/index/show/9605100f-dbed-436d-a7c9-54b938be8af0/id/29861358

Catholic Current February 1st 2024 02/02/2024

Catholic Current February 1st 2024 This Week’s Catholic Current: The Vital Role of Catholic Education in the United States As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Catholic Schools Week, guests Mary Pat Donoghue, Executive Director of the Secretariat of Catholic Education, and Fr. Daniel Mahan, Director of the Institute on the Catechism, talk about the enduring legacy and the future of Catholic education in the United States. /episode/index/show/9605100f-dbed-436d-a7c9-54b938be8af0/id/29775228

Catholic Current January 25th 01/26/2024

Catholic Current January 25th This Week’s Catholic Current: Pope Francis and the Press Catholic Current talks with veteran Vatican reporter Cindy Wooden about her recent meeting with Pope Francis in Rome and the Holy Father’s message for the global Church. Catholic News Service Rome article: Pope Francis’s message for the Pope Francis’s message of the /episode/index/show/9605100f-dbed-436d-a7c9-54b938be8af0/id/29655788

Catholic Current January 18th 2024 01/26/2024

Catholic Current January 18th 2024 This Week’s Catholic Current: Vigil for Life Catholic Current talks with bishops ahead of the National Prayer Vigil for Life in Washington, DC (. Guests include Archbishop Joseph Naumann of Kansas City, Bishop Michael Burbidge of Arlington, Virginia, and Bishop Joseph Coffey of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA. You can join thousands across the country in prayer by signing up for “9 Days for Life” at . You can receive short new prayer intentions, reflections, and suggested sacrifices each day by email, text message, or app (in both English and Spanish). /episode/index/show/9605100f-dbed-436d-a7c9-54b938be8af0/id/29655743

Catholic Current January 11th 2024 01/11/2024

Catholic Current January 11th 2024 Catholic Current talks with Anne Ferreira of the USCCB Pro-Life secretariat about “9 Days for Life,” an annual novena for the protection of human life. Each day’s intention is accompanied by a short reflection and suggested actions to help build a culture of life. The novena begins on January 16. Sign up at https://www.respectlife.org/9-days-signup /episode/index/show/9605100f-dbed-436d-a7c9-54b938be8af0/id/29451433

Catholic Current January 4th 2023 01/04/2024

Catholic Current January 4th 2023 This Week’s Catholic Current: Human Trafficking Prevention and Pope Francis Discusses AI and Peace This week we talked with Felicitas Brugo Onetti, the Anti-Trafficking Education and Outreach Coordinator in Migration and Refugee Services at the USCCB, about the Church’s work to prevent human trafficking and support survivors. Learn more about human trafficking, how you can help, and pray for the intercession of St. Josephine Bakhita at Also, the 2024 message for the World Day of Prayer for Peace highlights artificial intelligence: /episode/index/show/9605100f-dbed-436d-a7c9-54b938be8af0/id/29349098

Catholic Current December 15th 2023 12/15/2023

Catholic Current December 15th 2023 This Week’s Catholic Current: Our Lady of Guadalupe; Poverty Awareness Month; Cultural Celebrations of Advent Pope Francis celebrated Mass this week for the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe at the Vatican. Watch the video from CMS Rome: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPGyQFJCivE&t=1s Read the CNS Rome story: https://www.usccb.org/news/2023/message-guadalupe-based-simplicity-not-ideology-pope-says January is Poverty Awareness Month. During Poverty Awareness Month, join the U.S. Bishops, the Catholic Campaign for Human Development, and the Catholic community in the United States in taking up Pope Francis' challenge to live in solidarity with the poor! Daily reflections include ways to learn about poverty, get inspired by how communities are responding, and take action with others. You can also sign up to have the daily reflections emailed to you during Poverty Awareness Month!: https://usccb.us11.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=75c0c9953e20885f1295adc0f&id=3758e6e5cd The Church continues to celebrate the season Advent, leading up to the celebration of Christmas. Learn about the work of the USCCB’s Secretariat for Cultural Diversity in the Church https://www.usccb.org/committees/cultural-diversity-church. /episode/index/show/9605100f-dbed-436d-a7c9-54b938be8af0/id/29099563

Catholic Current December 7th 2023 12/07/2023

Catholic Current December 7th 2023 This Week’s Catholic Current: Pope Calls for Care for Creation at COP28; Advent Traditions and Celebrations The Church continues to celebrate the season Advent, leading up to the celebration of Christmas. Learn about the season of Advent, download the USCCB’s daily Advent calendar, bless your Christmas manger or nativity scene, and pray with the “O Antiphons” of Advent. ( Participating remotely in the inauguration of a Faith Pavilion at the COP28 conference in Dubai, Pope Francis emphasized the importance of present choices for the future of humanity. Watch the full video: Read the statement from Archbishop Borys Gudziak of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development, and Bishop A. Elias Zaidan of the Maronite Eparchy of Our Lady of Lebanon, chairman of the USCCB’s Committee on International Justice and Peace: COP 28: U.S. Bishops Call for International Climate Policies that Promote Justice. /episode/index/show/9605100f-dbed-436d-a7c9-54b938be8af0/id/28979373

Catholic Current November 30th 2023 11/30/2023

Catholic Current November 30th 2023 This Week’s Catholic Current: Advent, Black Catholic History, and the Pope Calls for Peace December 3, 2023, the Church begins its liturgical year with Advent, which is the season encompassing the four Sundays (and weekdays) leading up to the celebration of Christmas. Learn about the season of Advent, download the USCCB’s daily Advent calendar, and read about the tradition of blessing your Advent wreath. Advent Calender: https://www.usccb.org/resources/2023-daily-advent-calendar-english Blessing your Advent Wreath: https://www.usccb.org/prayers/blessing-advent-wreath The month of November is Black Catholic History Month. Learn about the holy men and men of African descent who are on the road to sainthood and the work of the USCCB Subcommittee on African American Affairs. https://www.usccb.org/committees/african-american-affairs/road-sainthood-leaders-african-descent https://www.usccb.org/committees/african-american-affairs Pope Francis, who is recovering from illness, spoke at his general audience this week about the need for peace in Gaza and Ukraine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ez4LGQNqD14 /episode/index/show/9605100f-dbed-436d-a7c9-54b938be8af0/id/28873798

Catholic Current November 15th 2023 11/15/2023

Catholic Current November 15th 2023 This Week’s Catholic Current: Final Day of the Bishops’ Fall Plenary Assembly in Baltimore The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) gathered for the 2023 Fall Plenary Assembly in Baltimore, November 13-16. Watch the livestream and read related materials at . The Catholic bishops of the United States approved an updated introductory note to the teaching document on political responsibility, Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship (en Español), as well as new bulletin inserts and video template script. This statement represents the bishops’ guidance for Catholics in the exercise of their rights and duties as participants in our democracy. The updated version and related materials will be posted soon at . In October Archbishop Borys Gudziak of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia and chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development, and Bishop Robert Barron of Winona-Rochester, chairman of the USCCB’s Committee on Laity, Marriage, Family Life, and Youth, launched a National Catholic Mental Health Campaign. The campaign aims to inspire a national conversation around the topic of mental health and to mobilize the Catholic Church to respond compassionately and effectively to the mental health crisis. Learn more at . /episode/index/show/9605100f-dbed-436d-a7c9-54b938be8af0/id/28873733

Catholic Current November 14th 2023 11/14/2023

Catholic Current November 14th 2023 This Week’s Catholic Current: Bishops Gather for Fall Plenary Assembly in Baltimore The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) gathered for the 2023 Fall Plenary Assembly in Baltimore, November 13-16. Among the speakers were Apostolic Nuncio to the United States Cardinal Christophe Pierre and President of the USCCB Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio. Watch the livestream and read related materials at . Catholic Current also spoke with recent delegates to the Synod on Synodality about their experience in Rome. Learn more about the Synod on Synodality at https://www.usccb.org/synod. /episode/index/show/9605100f-dbed-436d-a7c9-54b938be8af0/id/28873613

Catholic Current November 9th 2023 11/09/2023

Catholic Current November 9th 2023 This Week’s Catholic Current: Fall Plenary Assembly Preview, Vocations Awareness Week, and the World Day of the Poor and the Catholic Campaign for Human Development The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) will gather for the 2023 Fall Plenary Assembly in Baltimore, November 13-16. Throughout the meeting, the bishops will spend time in prayer and fraternal dialogue with one another. Public sessions of the assembly on November 14 and 15 will be livestreamed at https://www.usccb.org/plenary-assembly-november-13-16-2023. The Catholic Church in the United States celebrates National Vocation Awareness Week November 5-11. Each year, national Catholic organizations, dioceses, schools, and local parish communities sponsor events and provide different resources to raise awareness for vocations, and help those who are discerning a vocation, particularly one to ordained ministry or consecrated life. Read the press release. Learn about the work of the USCCB Committee on Clergy, Consecrated Life and Vocations at . On the weekend of November 18-19, Catholics across the United States are asked to respond to Pope Francis’ World Day of the Poor by giving to the U.S. bishops’ Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD). This special annual collection supports the U.S. bishops’ anti-poverty and social justice program established a half-century ago. It assists poor and marginalized populations in communities across the United States. Read Pope Francis’s message for the World Day of the Poor at . Learn more about the work of CCHD at /episode/index/show/9605100f-dbed-436d-a7c9-54b938be8af0/id/28575228

Catholic Current November 2nd 2023 11/02/2023

Catholic Current November 2nd 2023 This Week’s Catholic Current: Calls for Peace in Gaza and Ukraine and an End to Religious Hatred, 2023 Synod Adjourns, and Native American Heritage Month In response to the escalating Israel-Hamas war, Bishop David J. Malloy of Rockford, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee on International Justice and Peace, renewed his call for peace. Read his full statement: As war continues in Ukraine, the Holy See has expressed its ongoing commitment to pursuing peace. We spoke with Bishop Vitaly Kryvytsky about his experience as bishop of Kyiv-Zhytomyr. Learn about the Collection for The Church in Central and Eastern Europe: November is Native American Heritage Month. Learn about the work of the USCCB Subcommittee on Native American Affairs, whose mission is to enhance the relationship of the Catholic Native American/Alaska Native communities with Jesus Christ and His Church in the United States. Since the Hamas attacks earlier this month, and in the wake of boldly proclaimed rhetoric and the increase of actions of religious hatred in the United States, Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Religious Liberty issued a sharp rebuke and called for peace. Read the full statement: /episode/index/show/9605100f-dbed-436d-a7c9-54b938be8af0/id/28502411

Catholic Current October 26th 2023 10/26/2023

Catholic Current October 26th 2023 This Week’s Catholic Current: Day of Prayer for Peace, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Synod on Synodality Pope Francis invited all people of faith to join him on October 27th for a day dedicated to prayer, fasting, and penance for peace and reconciliation in Israel and Gaza. Watch the CNS video: . Read the letter from Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, to his entire diocese: October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Read the U.S. Bishops’ pastoral letter, . Catholics For Family Peace Education and Research on Domestic Abuse provides education, resources, and research that help Catholics promote peace within families and to recognize and respond with compassion to domestic abuse. Visit to learn more and download resources. Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, has been participating in the assembly of the Synod of Bishops and shared with CNS some of his thoughts about the monthlong experience. Read “.” Participants in the Synod on Synodality have approved giving thanks for their experience, detailing the work of the past few weeks, and expressing the hope that in the coming months, everyone will be able to "concretely participate in the dynamism of missionary communion indicated by the word 'synod.'" /episode/index/show/9605100f-dbed-436d-a7c9-54b938be8af0/id/28433861

Catholic Current October 19th 2023 10/19/2023

Catholic Current October 19th 2023 Pope Francis invited all people of faith to join him on October 27th for a day dedicated to prayer, fasting, and penance for peace and reconciliation in Israel and Gaza. Watch the CNS video: The bishops of the United States launched a mental health campaign on October 10th, Mental Health Day. It is a time when people from many nations are seeking to raise awareness and remove the stigma around issues concerning mental health. The bishops invite people to pray a special Novena for Mental Health. Watch : As the Synod on Synodality continues in Rome, Catholic News Service has spoken with participants about their experiences: • WATCH: At the synod on synodality, Cardinal Tobin said a more inclusive church would better spread the Gospel: • WATCH: Cardinal Cupich said the synod on synodality is advancing the place of women in the church: • WATCH: Synod leaders respond to hopes and fears about their work: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvTXUSmP3Ho /episode/index/show/9605100f-dbed-436d-a7c9-54b938be8af0/id/28433894

Catholic Current October 6th 2023 10/06/2023

Catholic Current October 6th 2023 This Week’s Catholic Current: 21 New Cardinals, Laudate Deum, Carlo Acutis, and the Synod Pope Francis told the church's 21 new cardinals, including one born in the United States, that the key to evangelizing is to "cherish in our hearts the wonder and gratitude" of having heard the Gospel message and of knowing that they, like all Christians, still must grow in faith. Read the CNS story: Creating cardinals from 16 nations, pope asks them to join church 'symphony'. Watch the CNS video ”Cardinals for a Synodal Church”, an interview with Cardinal Prevost, and an interview with Cardinal Pierre. In Pope Francis' new document on the climate crisis, he urges everyone to "move beyond the mentality of appearing to be concerned" and to have "the courage needed to produce substantial changes." Catholic Current speaks with Metropolitan Archbishop Borys Gudziak, Chair of the Domestic Justice and Human Development Committee, about environmental concerns. Learn more about the USCCB’s work to promote care for our common home at www.usccb.org/environment. Read the CNS Story: Pope, in document on climate crisis, criticizes science 'deniers.' Read Laudate Deum. Catholic Current speaks with Antonia Salzano Acutis, mother of Blessed Carlo Acutis who is patron of the National Eucharistic Revival. Learn about Eucharistic Miracles of the World – an initiative led by Carlo Acutis as a teenager. Pope Francis opened the assembly of the Synod of Bishops on October 4th, 2023, with a Mass in St. Peter's Square. Read the CNS story: Pope addresses fears around synod: 'Not a political gathering'. Watch videos from CNS Rome: Pope: The church has stopped to listen and Pope: Trust God, don't fear the synod. Learn more about the synod at https://www.usccb.org/synod and visit https://www.usccb.org/newsroom for the latest news on the Synod. /episode/index/show/9605100f-dbed-436d-a7c9-54b938be8af0/id/28433930

Catholic Current September 28th 2023 09/28/2023

Catholic Current September 28th 2023 Archbishop Timothy Broglio, President of the USCCB, wrote a letter asking Congress for bipartisan action to avert or bring an end to federal government shutdowns and the hardships that come when Congress and administrations fail to reach agreements on such actions. Read the letter: https://www.usccb.org/resources/letter-congress-fiscal-year-2024-continuing-resolution-and-government-shutdown-september?utm_source=hootsuite&utm_medium=twitter&utm_term= Representatives from Catholic Indigenous organizations came together with Catholic bishops and staff from the episcopal conferences of Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the United States for the International Conference on Catholic Indigenous Ministry (ICCI). The purpose of the week-long gathering was to share experiences, ideas, resources, and best practices encountered in the relationship between the Catholic Church and Indigenous communities. Read the press release: https://www.usccb.org/news/2023/international-conference-seeks-enrich-ministry-catholic-indigenous-populations Learn about the work of the USCCB Subcommittee of Native American Affairs: https://www.usccb.org/committees/native-american-affairs Praying for those who have died in the Mediterranean Sea and praising those who help rescue and welcome migrants attempting the treacherous crossing, Pope Francis insisted compassion, encounter and fraternity are the only possible responses to migration. Read the CNS Rome story: https://www.usccb.org/news/2023/people-have-duty-save-migrants-danger-drowning-pope-says Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNmlBLb5ydI /episode/index/show/9605100f-dbed-436d-a7c9-54b938be8af0/id/28172066

Catholic Current September 21st 2023 09/21/2023

Catholic Current September 21st 2023 Since 1973, the Catholic Church in the United States has observed October as “Respect Life Month.” This year, Bishop Michael F. Burbidge of Arlington, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee on Pro-Life Activities invites Catholics to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Respect Life Month by embracing “radical solidarity” with women facing difficult or challenging pregnancies. Read Bishop Burbidge’s full statement, “Living Radical Solidarity.” Resources for Respect Life Month are available at https://www.respectlife.org/respect-life-month. More than one hundred bishops from around the world recently attended the Vatican’s school for new bishops. Bishop Jeffrey Fleming of Great Falls, Montana, and Bishop Michael Izen, Auxiliary Bishop of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, shared their experiences with Catholic Current. /episode/index/show/9605100f-dbed-436d-a7c9-54b938be8af0/id/28172054

Catholic Current September 15th 2023 09/15/2023

Catholic Current September 15th 2023 The third Sunday in September is set aside for acknowledging the importance of catechists in the Church’s teaching ministry. Catholic Current speaks with Archbishop Alfred C. Hughes, who serves on the USCCB Committee for Evangelization and Catechesis. Learn more about Catechetical Sunday at http://www.usccb.org/committees/evang.... The 109th World Day for Migrants and Refugees is on September 24. Bishop Mark J. Seitz, chairman of the Committee on Migration, invites viewers to think about the root causes of migration. Resources and information may be found at http://www.justiceforimmigrants.org. Every 25 years, the Church celebrates a Jubilee. The next will be in 2025, and more than 30 million visitors are expected in Rome. Preparations are underway now. Visit https://www.iubilaeum2025.va to learn more. /episode/index/show/9605100f-dbed-436d-a7c9-54b938be8af0/id/28172000

Catholic Current September 8th 2023 09/08/2023

Catholic Current September 8th 2023 We spoke with Kim Burgo, Vice President of Disaster Operations at Catholic Charities USA, about the devastation in Maui and ongoing emergency disaster relief operations. The mission of Catholic Charities is to provide service to people in need, to advocate for justice in social structures, and to call the entire church and other people of good will to do the same. Learn more at . Pope Francis traveled to Mongolia and met with the country’s small Catholic community which is buoyed by the presence of missionaries from dozens of countries. Read the Catholic News Service story: The Catholic Biblical Federation has elected Mary Elizabeth Sperry as its first woman and first lay person to serve as moderator. Learn more about fruitful Scripture reading: . /episode/index/show/9605100f-dbed-436d-a7c9-54b938be8af0/id/27980919

Catholic Current August 31st 08/31/2023

Catholic Current August 31st In preparing for the observation of Labor Day in the United States on September 4, Archbishop Borys Gudziak of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia, and chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development, issued a statement calling for radical solidarity with working families. Read the 2023 Labor Day statement (also available in Spanish). Learn more USCCB’s work on Economic Justice and Domestic Poverty. Each year on September 1, the Catholic Church commemorates the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation. This day of prayer also marks the beginning of a month-long ecumenical awareness initiative known as the “Season of Creation,” which concludes on October 4 with the feast of Saint Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of ecology. The theme chosen for this year’s Season of Creation is “Let Justice and Peace Flow,” and it calls on the faithful to reflect on the relationship between justice and creation. Archbishop Borys Gudziak of the Ukrainian Archeparchy of Philadelphia, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development, and Bishop David J. Malloy of Rockford, chairman of the USCCB’s Committee on International Justice and Peace issued a reflection: . Pope Francis announced this week he would publish a follow-up document to his 2015 encyclical on the environment “Laudato Si’” on the October 4 feast of St. Francis of Assisi. Read the story from Catholic News Service in Rome. /episode/index/show/9605100f-dbed-436d-a7c9-54b938be8af0/id/27907518

Catholic Current August 24th 08/25/2023

Catholic Current August 24th As millions of students return to school after summer break, Bishop Thomas Daly of Spokane spoke with Catholic Current about the importance of Catholic Education. He is chair of the Committee on Catholic Education, which provides guidance for the educational mission of the Church in the United States in all its institutional settings. Learn more at . With its Rome bureau founded in 1950, Catholic News Service has been providing complete, in-depth coverage of the popes and the Vatican for more than 70 years. CNS-Rome Bureau staff members Carol Glatz and Justin McLellan joined Catholic Current to discuss what it is like working as a journalist in the Vatican and what we can look forward to in the upcoming Synod. Read the latest from CNS Rome at https://www.usccb.org/newsroom?f%5B0%5D=type%3A9043. /episode/index/show/9605100f-dbed-436d-a7c9-54b938be8af0/id/27907497

Catholic Current August 17th 08/18/2023

Catholic Current August 17th Pope Francis prayed for Hawaii, Ukraine, and migrants during his Angelus address on August 13. Watch the video: Recovery efforts continue following the catastrophic wildfires that burned the historic town of Lahaina on the island of Maui. Pope Francis sent a papal message to Bishop Larry Silva of the Diocese of Honolulu expressing his closeness and solidarity with all those affected. Bishop Silva shared his thoughts and how to help those in need on Maui in a letter on August 11, 2023. You can also read and reflect on his homily delivered on August 13th in Kapalua, Maui, after visiting Lahaina. To help the people of Maui recover, please prayerfully consider contributing to the Hawai’i Catholic Community Foundation at https://tinyurl.com/MauiCatholic or Catholic Charities USA at https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/?form=hawaii23. /episode/index/show/9605100f-dbed-436d-a7c9-54b938be8af0/id/27907584

Catholic Current August 11th 08/12/2023

Catholic Current August 11th In 2022, an estimated 258 million people in 58 countries experienced crisis-level acute hunger, according to the World Food Programme (WFP), the global humanitarian organization addressing food security. Russia’s recent decision no longer to allow Ukraine to export tons of grain means more people are likely to go hungry. In response to the rising concern, Bishop David J. Malloy of Rockford, chairman of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee on International Justice and Peace, called on global leaders to do more to ensure food security for all. Read Bishop Malloy’s full statement. Pope Francis asked the 1.5 million young people who attended World Youth Day to take "what God has sown into your hearts" back to their home countries and build a joyful church that is open to all. Look back at the significant moments and messages of Pope Francis' Aug. 2-6 trip to Portugal. • Watch: Huge crowds gather for WYD vigil, papal Mass • Watch: U.S. pilgrims celebrate WYD The next WYD has been announced. Taking place in Seoul, South Korea, WYD 2027 will be the first to take place in on mainland Asia. Korea has a growing Catholic population of about 11 percent, or 6 million believers. Pope Francis has also announced the Jubilee of Youth in Rome 2025 for the interim. See you in Seoul in 2027! /episode/index/show/9605100f-dbed-436d-a7c9-54b938be8af0/id/27907554

Catholic Current August 03 08/03/2023

Catholic Current August 03 Upon the anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Bishop David J. Malloy of Rockford, chairman of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on International Justice and Peace, Visit for more information and resources on the bishops’ teachings related to nuclear disarmament. Pope Francis spoke about the observance of World Day Against Trafficking in Persons on July 30th. The USCCB’s Anti-Trafficking Program aims to educate on the scourge of human trafficking as an offense against the fundamental dignity of the human person, to advocate for its end, and to provide training and technical assistance to support survivors. Learn more and get involved at . More than 28,600 young people and 60 bishops travelled from the United States to Lisbon, Portugal for World Youth Day. Follow the latest stories from the global celebration at . /episode/index/show/9605100f-dbed-436d-a7c9-54b938be8af0/id/27652404

Catholic Current July 27 08/03/2023

Catholic Current July 27 The fourth African National Eucharistic Congress was held in Washington, DC on July 19-23. It brought together African Catholics from across the United States for worship, fellowship, and workshops. Learn more at . The National Black Catholic Congress, which meets every five years, also gathered on July 20-23. An estimated 3,000 Black Catholics from 80 dioceses renewed their mission and worked on a pastoral plan for local implementation. Bishop Robert Barron, chairman of the Committee on Laity, Marriage, Family Life and Youth, offers his thoughts on Natural Family Planning Awareness Week, which is an annual educational campaign. At the recitation of the Angelus on July 23 following a Mass in commemoration of the Day of Grandparents and the Elderly, Pope Francis was joined at the papal balcony by a young person and his grandmother. The young man will attend World Youth Day in Lisbon next week, and the Holy Father noted the significance of the proximity of these two days, seeing it as an invitation to promote an alliance between generations. /episode/index/show/9605100f-dbed-436d-a7c9-54b938be8af0/id/27652368

Catholic Current July 20th 08/03/2023

Catholic Current July 20th On July 14, 2023, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Secretariat of Child and Youth Protection released the 2022 Annual Report – Findings and Recommendations on the Implementation of the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People. This is the twentieth such report since 2002 when the U.S. bishops established and adopted the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People, a comprehensive framework of procedures to address allegations of sexual abuse of minors by Catholic clergy and establish protocols to protect children and young people. The international World Youth Day celebration takes place every 2-3 years, typically in the summer months and on a major scale. The next one of these will take place soon, from Tuesday to Sunday, August 1 to 6, 2023, in Lisbon, Portugal with millions of people and the Holy Father. The U.S. Bishops invite all young people across the United States to be a part of this global event - in person, digitally, or stateside. Learn more at https://www.usccb.org/topics/world-youth-day/international-celebration. On July 7, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the implementation of new family reunification parole (FRP) processes for nationals of Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras. Read the statement from Bishop Seitz, chair of the Committee on Migration, and the press release: https://www.usccb.org/news/2023/us-bishops-migration-chairman-responds-new-family-reunification-programs /episode/index/show/9605100f-dbed-436d-a7c9-54b938be8af0/id/27652329

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