St. Lawrence Parish

The mission of the church and of all Christians is to proclaim and live the Gospel in daily life, Pope Francis said.

Pope Francis accepted the resignation of a Polish bishop accused of negligence after a documentary claimed he repeatedly transferred a priest accused of sexually abusing children.

Catholic missions are struggling amid dwindling vocations and the COVID-19 pandemic, according to data released Oct. 18 by the Vatican ahead of the World Mission Day.

Distinctly Catholic: Pope Francis' reputation before history as a reformer will depend on his ability to confront this latest scandal, and use it to uproot the corruption that made it possible.

Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests, known as SNAP, wrote a letter to Pope Francis calling for the removal of New Orleans Archbishop Gregory Aymond in light of new information about clergy sex abuse cases.

While media focus on white Catholics in swing states, Black and Latinx Catholics are asserting their own political voice amid protests for racial justice and the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Commentary: Trump has assaulted workers' rights to life, limb and livelihood throughout his presidency. This should matter to Catholic voters, who have an obligation to consider a candidate's respect for the dignity of workers.

Pencil Preaching for Monday, October 19, 2020

Pencil Preaching for Sunday, October 18, 2020

Scripture for Life: Every 12 years, liturgical and civic calendars coincide to give us these readings in the weeks before a presidential election. These Scriptures encourage us to consider church and state.