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Ruby (center) is a lay coordinator of a growing Catholic community in rural Alabama that celebrates Mass in a deteriorating restaurant, a space that is freezing in the winter and blazing hot in the summer.
She serves alongside three Catholic sisters, who are supported by Catholic Extension Society and have been helping this community grow.
Now she’s thrilled her community—including her own children—will soon have a place of worship that will finally match the potential of the faithful here as they renovate a house into a church. Read more on this exciting new project: catholicextension.org/storie…
These Sunday school students joined their parents and guardians at a listening session that kicked off plans to rejuvenate their parish in rural Alaska. See how these families are coming up with creative ways to engage their children in the Catholic faith: catholicextension.org/storie…
A sister's enduring love can be a powerful, grounding force. Pedro Alvarez, a seminarian for the Diocese of Little Rock, has received this love and unwavering support from his sister, Karla Alvarez. Read more: catholicextension.org/storie…
We are grateful it was announced that after successful surgery last week, no further treatment is necessary for Pope Leo! As he returns to St. Peter’s Square, he will meet many people struggling physically and emotionally.
Photo: ©Vatican Media
His handshake, presence among them, and prayers for them will no doubt have extra meaning for the sick and their caregivers, as he now personally knows what it means to confront the frailty of the body. Read more: bit.ly/4yskrc6
From reaching out to farmworkers to organizing the annual Our Lady of Guadalupe celebration, this California couple from the Diocese of Stockton kept finding new ways to reach young people for more than four decades. Read about their ministry: bit.ly/4ynEc4L
As we continue to pray for Pope Leo XIV’s recovery, today on 121st anniversary of our founding, we share his reflection on how our missionary enthusiasm remains strong today.
This Hispanic Heritage Month, we honor Jose López and Digna Ramírez-López, a married couple retiring after more than 40 years of ministry to raising up generations of young leaders in the Diocese of Stockton. Read about how they built a thriving Church. bit.ly/4ynEc4L
Earlier today a Vatican delegation visiting Chicago stopped by Pope Leo’s childhood home, where Bishop Luis Manuel Alí Herrera led a prayer for Pope Leo’s health and swift recovery. We offer our prayers for the Holy Father and those entrusted with his care.
Please join us in praying for Pope Leo XIV and a quick recovery.
Dear friends, during some recent medical examinations, the doctors found a small, localized nodule in my lung. It was detected at a very early stage and is well-localized. The doctors believe that it is best to intervene, so, following their advice, I have decided to undergo surgery to remove it. The operation is already scheduled to take place in the coming days. I thank you for your spiritual closeness and entrust myself to your prayers.
Discover how parents on Kodiak Island off the coast of Alaska are working together to renew their children's faith and strengthen their community through an initiative supported by Catholic Extension Society. ❤️
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Greetings from Chicago! 38 Catholic sisters are in town taking courses to sharpen skills for their ministries serving communities in the poorest regions of the US. After class earlier this week, the sisters also got to take in some city views with a Chicago River boat tour!
Go White Sox! 35 of our Catholic sisters are visiting Chicago for a class at Loyola and we made sure to let them know how big a week it is on the South Side. They were excited to rep Pope Leo’s team ⚾
Today is the 800th anniversary of St. Francis of Assisi’s feast! More than getting our beloved pups and kitties blessed, this feast day reminds us of the Christian duty to be "channels of peace!"
Photo: OSV News/Gregory A. Shemitz
After “retiring” in 2022, Msgr. Arturo Bañuelas chose a different way to think about the next chapter of his career. He still assists with Mass at roughly 10 parishes throughout the Diocese of El Paso and continues teaching through the Tepeyac Institute.
He often says "Don't call it retirement, call it refinement." Our 2026-2027 Lumen Christi Award recipient has loved every bit of his 50 years as a priest. Read more: catholicextension.org/storie…
