English "Relatio Synodi" Published

The final "relatio" of the Synod of Bishops on the Family -- "Pastoral Challenges to the Family in the Context of Evangelization" --  has been published in English.  Click here to access the report. 

40 Days for Life: One Week to Go!

With one week left in the campaign, have you been participating in "40 Days for Life"?  Click here to read the latest update.

Have you signed the poverty pledge?

Catholic Charities USA has reached 33% of its goal of 20,000 signatures on the Pledge to Fight Poverty in America.  Click here for more information.

Speech at the Conclusion of the Synod

A "provisional" translation of Pope Francis's speech at the conclusion of the Synod is available here.  (At the time of this posting, the "official" translation was not available.)  The speech is noteworthy for several reasons, including the mention of some "tensions and temptations," such as inflexibility, a "destructive tendency to goodness," and "coming down off the cross" to please people rather than doing the Will of God.

Domestic Violence Awareness Month

As you may be aware, October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.  Click here to access a prayer calendar for the month. 

Resources for World Mission Day

Resources for World Mission Day (Sunday, October 19) are available here from the Pontifical Mission Societies in the United States.

Message for World Mission Day 2014

Sunday, October 19 is World Mission Day.  Click here to access the message from Pope Francis for this day.