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approximately 600 children are expected to participate in this year’s summer oratory activities.

Cardinals and Bishops•Local Church

The United States “consecrates” itself to the Sacred Heart despite opposition or indifference from 17 of the country’s bishops

Whether described as a consecration, an entrustment, or an act of dedication, the message emerging from Orlando was clear: the bishops hope that the future of the United States will be shaped not only by its founding ideals, but also by a renewed encounter with the love symbolized by the Heart of Christ

Local Church

Biggest Catholic Gathering Opens in Vilnius – Birthplace of Divine Mercy Devotion

The 6th World Apostolic Congress on Mercy (WACOM) opened in Vilnius, bringing together thousands of participants from 52 countries for one of the most significant Catholic events of the year. For six days, the city where the Divine Mercy devotion was born becomes a global meeting place for conversations about compassion, reconciliation and hope in an increasingly divided world.

Causes of Saints•Local Church

U.S. Bishops Affirm Advancement of a Cause of Beatification and Canonization for the Servant of God John Rick Miller, Lay Person

Bishop Thomas John Paprocki, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee on Canonical Affairs and Church Governance, and Archbishop Thomas Wenski of Miami facilitated the bishops’ discussion. By a voice vote, the bishops expressed their support for advancing the cause of beatification and canonization on the diocesan level.

Local Church

U.S. Bishops Affirm Advancement of a Cause of Beatification and Canonization for Monsignor Joseph Francis Buh

Bishop Thomas John Paprocki, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee on Canonical Affairs and Church Governance, and Bishop Daniel J. Felton of the Diocese of Duluth, facilitated the bishops’ discussion. By a voice vote, the bishops expressed their support for advancing the cause of beatification and canonization on the diocesan level.