St. Alphonsus-St. Clement Parish

U.S. Senator Rand Paul has brought forth allegations suggesting that officials from 15 U.S. government agencies were cognizant of the Chinese-run Wuhan Institute of Virology's endeavors to develop a coronavirus akin to COVID-19 but opted to remain silent on the matter.

Beloved Members of Our Catholic Family, �  As we are leaving the holiest of seasons, our hearts are filled with reverence and gratitude for the boundless love of our Savior, Jesus Christ. In the spirit of His sacrifice and resurrection, I reach out to you with a plea that echoes the fervor of Easter morning. Catholic Online School stands as a beacon of light and hope, offering a free world-class Catholic education to an astounding 1.25 million students worldwide. However, in order to continue ...

Amidst the sacred walls of St. William Cathedral in Laoag, nestled within the serene landscape of the Ilocos Norte region in the Philippines, a momentous occasion unfolded on April 7th. It marked the inauguration of the diocesan phase of the cause for canonization of the Servant of God, Nina Ruiz-Abad, as her official portrait was unveiled.

In a 4-2 decision on Tuesday, the Arizona Supreme Court handed down a ruling that has reignited the debate surrounding abortion in the state. The legal ruling constitutionally allows for the enforcement of a strict abortion law, limiting the procedure to cases where the mother's life is allegedly at risk.

In a surprising revelation, a former top aide to Donald Trump disclosed that the ex-president permitted a Catholic Mass to be conducted on White House grounds in Washington, D.C., during his tenure, a move unprecedented in White House history. Mick Mulvaney, former Director of the Office of Management and Budget, detailed this occurrence in a recent Wall Street Journal op-ed, shedding light on the stark differences between the Trump and Biden administrations' approaches to religious observance.

Today, on the solemnity of the Annunciation, we commemorate the extraordinary event when the angel Gabriel appeared to the Virgin Mary to announce the incarnation of Christ. Though typically celebrated on March 25, this year, due to its overlap with Holy Week, the observance has been moved to Monday, April 8, as per the decision of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.

The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith published 'Dignitas Infinita', marking the culmination of five years of meticulous work. This groundbreaking declaration builds upon the rich tapestry of the papal magisterium over the past decade, delving into multifaceted issues ranging from war and poverty to gender theory and digital violence. The document lists the grave violations of human dignity. It should be noted that grave sins are mortal sins, and those who engage in these behaviors are ...

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, As we move through the Octave of Easter, and then continue with the Easter Season in this year of Our Lord 2024, it is critical that we turn more deeply than ever before to the Truth that is Jesus Christ.

In Mexico City, the Catholic bishops are stepping into a new arena, spurred by what they describe as a dire situation of violence and social breakdown. They've taken on an assertive role in national security, even brokering peace talks between rival drug cartels in a state plagued by bloodshed.

The Vatican's doctrinal office is poised to make a significant announcement next week, unveiling a new declaration focusing on the timeless theme of human dignity. Anticipated to tackle a spectrum of contemporary moral quandaries, including gender ideology and surrogacy, the Holy See's latest document, entitled "Dignitas Infinita" ("Infinite Dignity") (On Human Dignity), will be introduced during a press conference in Rome on April 8, as announced by the Holy See Press Office.