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Pelosi gets exorcist on Thanksgiving'I think that really broke her'

Pelosi gets exorcist on Thanksgiving
'I think that really broke her'

Former House Majority Leader Nancy Pelosi summoned priests to rid her luxe San Francisco home of evil spirits after a man allegedly attacked her hubby there with a hammer. “I think that weighed really heavy on her

Bishop Rojas leads first ever diocesan Eucharistic ProcessionNearly 1,000 Catholics braved the rain

Bishop Rojas leads first ever diocesan Eucharistic Procession
Nearly 1,000 Catholics braved the rain

In a history-making move, Bishop Alberto Rojas carried the Blessed Sacrament out of Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral and into a storm. The leader of our diocese was accompanied by dozens of priests, seminarians, Knights of

Quiet above the Pacific with CamaldoleseRead Henri Nouwen, Thomas Merton, Richard Rohr at Big Sur

Quiet above the Pacific with Camaldolese
Read Henri Nouwen, Thomas Merton, Richard Rohr at Big Sur

New Camaldoli Hermitage, a monastery of Camaldolese Benedictine monks, is located on 899 acres high above the Big Sur coast. It’s gorgeous. It’s serene. And best of all, it’s quiet. Used to be you’d have to book

Gift to see how low we can sinkRemembering ‘Father Terry,’ who died last month

Gift to see how low we can sink
Remembering ‘Father Terry,’ who died last month

Editor’s note: The following column first appeared in The Tidings in July 2015. It has been updated by the author in light of Msgr. Richey’s death last month.

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Mary accompanies migrants heading north, pope saysDoes Mary help border agents fulfill their duties?

Mary accompanies migrants heading north, pope says
Does Mary help border agents fulfill their duties?

During this “bitter time” of war, hunger, injustice and poverty, Our Lady of Guadalupe invites everyone to open their lives to her son, Jesus, and to learn to love others like he does, Pope Francis said.

TV abortion plotlines skyrocketMore than any other year since 2016

TV abortion plotlines skyrocket
More than any other year since 2016

There were at least 60 abortion plotlines or mentions of abortion in 52 distinct TV shows from January to December 2022 — more than any other year since 2016, according to the annual “Abortion Onscreen” report from the

The 3Thirty program'We have become a factory of Masses rather than a vision of faith'

The 3Thirty program
'We have become a factory of Masses rather than a vision of faith'

So, what is The3thirty Program? The program uses the words of John 3:30, “He must increase, and I must decrease.” This is used to transform the former Sunday 4 p.m. Mass into an all-encompassing worship experience now

Fruitcake from Big Sur, fudge from Conyers GAHandmade gifts from monks and nuns around the country

Fruitcake from Big Sur, fudge from Conyers GA
Handmade gifts from monks and nuns around the country

If you’re looking for unique handmade gifts for those on your list this Christmas, you’re going to love these delicious treats and original crafts created by Catholic monks and nuns. There’s something for everyone, and you’ll

Pellet gun attacks increase outside of pro-life clinicsPrayer warriors targeted

Pellet gun attacks increase outside of pro-life clinics
Prayer warriors targeted

Life Legal has seen a dramatic escalation of violence outside abortion mills across the country. In the most recent attacks, several men shot pellet guns at pro-lifers – outside a Planned Parenthood facility in Napa, California, on two separate occasions.

Organizers of National Eucharistic Congress announces major budget cutArchbishop Broglio was concerned $28 million budget appeared scandalous

Organizers of National Eucharistic Congress announces major budget cut
Archbishop Broglio was concerned $28 million budget appeared scandalous

Organizers of the

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robert ferrez on Cardinal McElroy bans EWTN from San Diego diocese media: “Canon 212: The Laity According to the knowledge, competence, and prestige which they possess, they have the right and even…” Mar 29, 21:47
Bodyguards now needed for Students for Life on Archbishop Cordileone on Nancy Pelosi’s abortion remarks: ‘Protect and support all human life’: “Rep. Nancy Pelosi is a disrespectful smart-aleck to her bishop and to her Church. Wish the Pope himself would bar…” Mar 29, 21:41
patriotic rosary on Bishop Bejarano will lead Good Friday pro-life Stations of the Cross: “Can’t be as bad as the patriotic rosary.” Mar 29, 20:41