X

Sacred Heart Church - The Heart and Hands of the Community

Browsing News Entries

Browsing News Entries

As migrant numbers in Mexico continue to fall, a priest reveals what the figures don’t tell

With U.S. and Mexican authorities reducing the migration flow and organized crime getting into the extortion business, migrants have been seeking alternative ways to get to the U.S border.

Kenya bishop suspends 7 priests, announces new clergy accountability measures

In a recent pastoral letter, Bishop Hieronymus Emusugut Joya of the Diocese of Maralal in northern Kenya, says he conducted assessments and financial before making his decisions.

Christians celebrate first Divine Liturgy in central Syrian town since war began

After 14 years of silence, Byzantine hymns in Syria’s central town of Ghassaniyeh bear witness to the return of liturgical celebrations.

Haiti plunged into deepening violence as drone fatalities, gang activity increase

Haiti climbed to No. 5 on the International Rescue Committee’s 2026 emergency watch list, which ranks the top 20 countries facing the world’s most severe humanitarian crises.

Arkansas tops 2026 religious liberty index

According to First Liberty Institute, Arkansas ranks first among all 50 states for protecting religious liberty, while New York ranks last.

Bishop Paprocki: Eucharistic revival calls Catholics to worthy reception of Communion

Four years after the National Eucharistic Revival began, Bishop Thomas Paprocki says Catholics must unite belief in Christ’s real presence with moral life and worthy Communion.

Priests’ soccer tournament promotes fraternity and vocations

What started out as a friendly match among local priests has grown into a tournament with priests from seven dioceses in Peru, an event that strengthens fraternity and is a seedbed for vocations.

France legalizes euthanasia after forceful push through Parliament

The vote, ending an unusual parliamentary stalemate between the National Assembly and the Senate, came three years after President Emmanuel Macron first opened the question to national debate.

Former Muslim refugee who fled war in Bosnia ordained a priest in Germany

He began reading the Bible and visiting a church every Sunday, eventually getting baptized.

In sworn deposition, job applicant says bishop asked about shielding finances from abuse settlements

The Diocese of Burlington, Vermont’s former bishop says there was “nothing nefarious” about the intent to shield diocesan assets from potential lawsuits.