Most Rev. W. Shawn McKnight, Bishop of Jefferson City and Chairman of the Subcommittee on Catholic Home Missions, discusses how the sense of community found in the Church in poor and rural areas of the country. The Home Missions Appeal supports these churches and dioceses so that the faith can remain strong despite the physical distance between parishioners and their parish or the demands of rural life. You can learn more about the Catholic Home Missions Appeal on our website: https://ow.ly/aSGW

Most Rev. Charles C. Thompson, Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis breaks down the meaning of Holy Thursday, which we celebrate today, marking the beginning of the Easter Triduum and reminding us of the meaning of our faith, a belief in the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist and a model of servant leadership to carry on in His name. Watch Archbishop Thompson’s reflection on our YouTube channel: https://ow.ly/MkwB50VBYna | United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

On the feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, during the Jubilee of Priests, Pope Leo XIV ordained 32 men to the priesthood and urged them to be faithful witnesses of service. | United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

On the fifth anniversary of Fratelli tutti, Pope Francis’ encyclical letter on fraternity and social friendship, Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops released an invitation for reflection. Encouraging every American to reflect on the value of every human life and to see Christ in every person, including in those who hold differing thoughts. https://ow.ly/sKZZ50X53Ny | United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

“All people are welcome in the Church.” In a 2023 interview following his creation as a cardinal, Robert F. Prevost reflected on the Church’s mission to be open and welcoming, while remaining rooted in its doctrine. Catholic News Service | United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

Cardinal Robert F. Prevost receives the red biretta from Pope Francis at the 2023 consistory. | United States Conference of Catholic Bishops