Beginning in 1208, Jesus would use a pious, holy and humble nun, St. Juliana of Cornillon, as his instrument to take advantage of the increasing visual adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and, at the same time, return the People of God to regularly receiving holy Communion. Juliana would be Christ’s source to establish the feast of Corpus Christi.
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Question Corner: Do I need to attend my territorial parish?
While Catholics are free to attend Mass and otherwise be involved in the life of whatever parish they choose, in most cases, a Catholic’s official parish membership is determined by where they live.
Former Catholic high school counselor sentenced for abusing teen student
A former counselor at an Ohio Catholic high school was sentenced to prison June 10 for sexual battery of a student, with prosecutors alleging in a sentencing document she had groomed others.
Supreme Court upholds Tennessee’s gender transition ban for minors
The U.S. Supreme Court on June 18 upheld a Tennessee state law banning certain types of medical or surgical gender reassignment procedures for minors who identify as transgender.
Cuban bishops urge leaders to address nation’s economic crisis
The bishops of Cuba said the island nation’s economic situation and its people’s dire circumstances can no longer be ignored and must be addressed by its leaders.
For 3-year National Eucharistic Revival, the end is the beginning
The National Eucharistic Revival is formally slated to end June 22, this year’s feast of Corpus Christi. But, the three-year initiative — which included last year’s 10th National Eucharistic Congress and the 2024 and 2025 National Eucharistic Pilgrimages — laid the groundwork for more efforts to come, its leaders say.
Experts provide tools for ministries to support immigrants affected by incarceration
Attorney Zaira Solano set the tone for the webinar “Immigration 101 for Ministry: Tools to Support Those on the Journey” by highlighting the increasingly dire immigration crisis that the United States is undergoing.
British Parliament ‘effectively decriminalizes’ abortion up to birth
Members of British Parliament have voted overwhelmingly in favor of decriminalizing abortion up to birth.
Expert: Religious show courage helping others, fear standing up for self
While women religious may be vocal and courageous about the violence and injustice others face, they often remain silent and intimidated when it comes to speaking up about their own fears and abuse, one superior general said at an international safeguarding conference in Rome.
Knights of Columbus announces June 19 novena for intention of Pope Leo
The Knights of Columbus announced a novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus for the intention of Pope Leo XIV. The novena will begin June 19, the anniversary of Pope Leo XIV’s ordination to the priesthood, and end June 27, the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart.
Pope: Resist the ‘temptation’ of embracing weapons
The world must resist the allure of modern weapons which threaten to give conflicts a ferocity surpassing that of previous wars, Pope Leo XIV said.
Jesus invites Christians to overcome despair, pope says
When hope seems long gone, Christians can turn to Jesus to overcome being resigned to despair and regain the desire to be healed, Pope Leo XIV said.