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Artist Gwyneth Thompson-Briggs: Creation of sacred art brings a beauty that leads us back to God

Annual #RoevsWade memorial Mass will be celebrated at Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis by Archbishop Mitchell Rozanski on Jan. 16 at 10 a.m. Read more about upcoming activities related to the anniversary:

Isolation and loneliness remain an ongoing concern for many people during the pandemic. Here are ways we can address feelings of isolation:

.@abp_rozanski will celebrate the annual #RoevsWade memorial Mass at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, at the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis. The Mass will prayerfully remember the Roe vs. Wade and Doe vs. Bolton decisions, and pray for a renewed commitment to building a culture of life. Read more about upcoming activities related to the anniversary:

Chaminade student Brenden Piontek among more than two dozen to be honored at annual Mass commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s legacy Chaminade College Preparatory School St. Louis

I like the Review, especially because I named it - Our Lady of the Pillar parishioner Mary Gotwals helped name the St. Louis Review

The Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD), the anti-poverty program of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has named Louis Damani Jones of the Diocese of Belleville as the recipient of the 2020 Cardinal Bernardin New Leadership Award. He reflected on his work and faith a year ago in an interview with the St. Louis Review

In ‘urbi et orbi’ to the city and the world blessing, @Pontifex stressed importance of acknowledging we are all brothers and sisters

After supporters of President Trump breached the U.S. Capitol and put the building on lockdown, faith leaders called for peace. Abp. Rozanski joined other bishops in condemning the violence Jan. 6

University of Notre Dame coach Niele Ivey's women's basketball team has won 3 of 4 and is 5-4 in her first season. A column in 2018 looked at her rise in the sport

The Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD), the anti-poverty program of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), has named Louis Damani Jones of the Diocese of Belleville as the recipient of the 2020 Cardinal Bernardin New Leadership Award. He reflected on his work and faith a year ago in an interview with the St. Louis Review

Pope Francis celebrated Mass for All Souls at Teutonic College, then prayed at the tombs of deceased popes at St. Peter’s

With another year behind us, let's take one more look back at the top #CatholicSTL stories that made 2020

Today marks the Feast of the Epiphany of Our Lord Jesus Christ - one of the oldest Christian feasts. How is God revealing Himself to us in this moment?

Father McGivney, founder of the Knights of Columbus, became first U.S. parish priest to be beatified

I’m a big believer that God has His hand in this. To see all these volunteers jumping in and texting, saying, ‘I’m going to be there,’ it’s definitely God working. - St. Joseph Parish in Zell, Heavenly Hope organization have hosted food box distribution

This new year, let's make a resolution to let the light of Christ grow in us, even if it’s in small ways, writes Archbishop Mitchell Rozanski in his weekly column

The people who work there are wonderful. They care about our clients. They do everything they can to make life easier for them. - Volunteer at Sts. Joachim and Ann Care Services has a hard time walking away from serving

On this feast of the Solemnity of Mary, we are reminded of the role that the Blessed Virgin Mary played in the plan for our salvation. How could we say "yes" to God today?

Two Sisters of St. Joseph, lay volunteer explain why Nazareth Living Center is special Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet

Happy new year! May God's blessings shine down upon all in this new year of 2021!

God's love and joy resonated in 2020, and Catholics found new ways to evangelize. Read more stories in our year-end-review

Cor Jesu Academy chamber choir brings smiles, Christmas greetings outside windows of senior residents Cor Jesu Academy St. Louis

A year in St. Louis Review A look back at the top stories of 2020

Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in South City is all lit up, but parishioners says th Christmas lights display is more than something pretty to see -- it's an act of evangelizing the neighborhood. Read more about the display, which is open to the public through Epiphany: https://www.archstl.org/our-lady-of-sorrows-lights-display-

St. John Vianney High School student leads his school’s effort to buy toys for children

Dear Father: Who were the Wise Men and why were they the ones to seek Jesus?

Pray without ceasing, even while doing yard work, writes columnist Dave Baranowski

We as a nation have been suffering. It seems like there’s hardly been any light at the end of the tunnel, and to realize today, I am getting a vaccination. It’s hard for me to get my head around it. Hospital chaplains provide spiritual care to patients, health care workers

In this Christmas season when much is being asked of us, and the joy of presents uplifts us, may we not lose sight of the grace of giving ourselves away in the gift of social friendship and the embrace of our human family. writes columnist Javier Orozco

I feel as though I stand among heroes, said Archbishop Mitchell Rozanski as he visited several Catholic hospitals Dec. 16. For many, you have been the family members who have stood by their beds, representing their families bringing them that comfort and healing and wholeness that they so seek. He offered a prayer and a blessing for health care workers at each location

Editorial | Health care workers have faced myriad of struggles for us. Let's find simple ways to show our compassion and thanks

Several hours before the sun crossed the horizon Dec. 12, parishioners at St. Cecilia Parish in St. Louis rose from their slumber to give honor to the mother of all mothers Our Lady of Guadalupe.

For me to put toys under the Christmas tree for some kids just makes me happy. Senior Lucas Menz from St. John Vianney High School sees donation as one way of tithing

On our floor, we can’t have visitors. So as pastoral care, I am an added person a patient can talk to. In one of the rooms today, I had a patient talking to me she just needed somebody there, because they can’t have visitors. I am a moral and spiritual support for them. Hospital chaplains provide spiritual care to patients, health care workers

God comes to us many times each day with opportunities to respond with let it be done to me according to your Word. Read and reflect on this week's Sunday Scriptures column by Father Donald Wester https://www.archstl.org/sunday-scriptures-like-mary-we-are-

Finding God’s presence is part of the comfort for health care workers in midst of health pandemic, thanks to the spiritual care provided by hospital chaplains

"While having ourselves and our families immunized against COVID-19 with the new vaccines (from Moderna and Pfizer) is morally permissible and can be an act of self-love and of charity toward others, we must not allow the gravely immoral nature of abortion to be obscured," Abp. Naumann and Bp. Rhoades say https://www.archstl.org/bishops-getting-covid19-vaccine-is-

Parishioner says mother’s healing adds cause for celebration during festivities to honor Our Lady of Guadalupe at St. Cecilia Parish

All Catholics have role in formation of priests ‘they don’t just appear in a vacuum’ says seminarian Jack Ruzicka. Collection on Christmas will benefit Kenrick-Glennon Seminary and their ongoing work forming our priests

Abp. Naumann, Bp. Rhoades said connection to morally compromised cell lines is so remote and public health situation is too grave to reject Moderna, Pfizer vaccines https://www.archstl.org/bishops-getting-covid19-vaccine-is-

At visits to several Catholic health care facilities, Archbishop Mitchell Rozanski offered his prayerful support, giving thanks for the work they do. I feel as though I stand among heroes, he told health care workers at Mercy Hospital South Dec. 16. The archbishop also made visits to SSM Health St. Clare Hospital in Fenton and Ascension Health. https://www.archstl.org/i-feel-as-though-i-stand-among-hero

"...being vaccinated safely against COVID-19 should be considered an act of love of our neighbor and part of our moral responsibility for the common good." chairman of USCCB's doctrine and pro-life committees.

"Preserving one’s health and that of others outweighs the remote association with past abortions which were neither desired nor intended by those now using the vaccines." Abp. Naumann and Bp. Rhoades say getting COVID-19 vaccine from Moderna and Pfizer supports the common good

In apostolic letter ‘Patris Corde,’ pope extolled virtues of St. Joseph and laid out conditions for plenary indulgence in a year dedicated to St. Joseph https://www.archstl.org/pope-francis-proclaims-year-dedicat

As we move through the Advent calendar, we take the opportunity to discuss the religious and historical reasons why we do what we do - Schools and parents find ways of keeping focus on Christ throughout Advent and Christmas

God gives us many opportunities to respond to Him with ‘let it be done to me according to your Word,’ writes Father Wester in the Sunday Scriptures column

Evergreen trees represent eternal life because they don’t lose their leaves. Originally, the German custom was to light candles on fresh trees representing the light of Christ. Read more about Christian ties to Santa Claus, wreaths, carols & more

I felt I was there in spirit. I knew some of my fellow retreatants that I normally see every November. - People find attending online retreat rewarding

The anticipation and sense of longing is part of what God offers us these days. If we stay with Him, with awe and wonder and patience and determination, there’s no end to the things He wants to show us, writes Archbishop Mitchell Rozanski in his column

With COVID-19 safety restrictions limiting the number of people at Masses in the Archdiocese of St. Louis, pastors are communicating to their flocks about the importance of making plans far in advance to attend Christmas liturgies.

Catholics consider ethics when it comes to development of COVID-19 vaccine

For families and schools, Christmas is a special opportunity to teach lessons about charity and traditions celebrating the birth of Christ. Sacred Heart Villa

COVID-19 restrictions attendance will need to be spaced out among Masses on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day

While not completely free of connection to abortion, Moderna and Pfizer vaccines weren’t developed or produced using fetal stem lines from aborted fetuses, Abp. Naumann and Bp. Rhoades say

Reaching out during the pandemic means parishes, retreat centers make better use of online programming White House Retreat https://www.archstl.org/people-find-rewards-in-attending-on

With the FDA considering emergency use authorization of a COVID-19 vaccine, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops reminds Catholics that everyone should have access to a safe and effective vaccine, and no one should have to face being inoculated with a vaccine derived in an unethical manner.

With the FDA considering emergency use authorization of a COVID-19 vaccine, Catholics must weigh ethical considerations

Catholic Charities St. Louis' aid comes with the highest praise from Dawn Cotton, who has received consistent help

Five teachers from Catholics schools in the Archdiocese of Saint Louis are among 100 local educators named as the 2020 honorees of Emerson’s Excellence in Teaching Awards.

Mary was without sin from the moment she was conceived in her mother’s womb. We celebrate the feast of the Immaculate Conception Mary’s conception by St. Anne on Dec. 8. Read more about some of the Church's titles for Mary from the Review's archive

The development of #COVID19 vaccine raises ethical considerations for all Catholics to weight

Praying for culture of life is theme of National Night of Prayer for Life

"Everyone needs to weigh the burdens and benefits of the vaccine for themselves, and we have to respect people’s rights to make those judgements. - Catholics must weigh ethical considerations in the development of #vaccine

My mission is to give back and let it be known how they provide endless opportunities and assistance - Catholic Charities St. Louis' assistance comes with the highest praise

Archbishop Naumann, Bishop Rhoades say Pfizer, Moderna COVID-19 vaccines are morally acceptable, although not completely free of connection to abortion

Catholic Charities is so big on helping people who want to succeed. They’ve helped me so much. Anytime I asked, they would help or refer me to other people. - Woman touts Catholic Charities St. Louis for its agencies' consistent help

Everyone should have access to a safe and effective vaccine, and no one should have to face being inoculated with a vaccine derived in an unethical manner. - Development of #COVID19 vaccines raise points of consideration when forming our consciences on the issue, ethicists say

More than ever, in this environment affected by COVID-19, Emerson is proud to champion the critical role of teachers in guiding and shaping the lives of young people in our community - Five #CatholicSTL educators recognized for dedication

See why 5 Catholic school educators have what it takes to succeed Chaminade College Preparatory School St. Louis Emerson St. Mary's High School

Catholic health care ethicists raise points to consider with developing COVID-19 vaccines

A healthy ending to a rough beginning in life for a woman thanks to assistance from Catholic Charities St. Louis

The #Advent Season reminds us to wait and be ever watchful for our God, who comes to us in the ordinary circumstances of life

With food insecurity on the rise in the midst of a pandemic, No Hunger Holiday among many organizations looking to fill a need

Death penalty opponents rally around rise in federal executions Missourians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty Equal Justice Initiative

Display on eucharistic miracles shows "Christ has reached out not only recently but throughout history to prove that the Body and Blood of Christ is in the Eucharist," said Mark Martin, a parishioner at Our Lady of the Pillar

Advice for Advent: Some ways to help you use your quiet time to focus on Jesus. https://www.archstl.org/advent-a-time-for-patient-waiting-5