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06/02/2026

06/02/2026

Between 1926 and 1929, Mexico fought a war inside itself that killed approximately 90,000 people and most Americans have never heard of it.

The Cristero War was not a foreign invasion. It was not a border conflict. It was the Mexican federal government versus the Catholic Church and the communities that refused to let the government strip religion from their lives.

The conflict began when President Plutarco Elías Calles began enforcing the anticlerical articles of the 1917 Constitution with extreme aggression. Churches were nationalized. Foreign priests were expelled. Mexican priests who continued to operate were arrested or executed. The government banned religious education and closed Catholic schools. Church bells went silent. Public worship became a crime.

The Cristeros were mostly farmers and ranchers from Jalisco, Michoacán, Guanajuato, and Zacatecas. They were not soldiers. They were people who woke up one day and found that the government had made their faith illegal. They picked up weapons and fought under the cry Viva Cristo Rey. Long live Christ the King.

The war ended not with military victory but with a diplomatic agreement brokered by the US ambassador, Dwight Morrow. The government made concessions on paper. In practice, the persecution continued quietly for years. Hundreds of Cristero fighters who had been promised amnesty were executed after the ceasefire.

The Catholic Church beatified and canonized dozens of priests and laypeople killed during this period. They are called the Martyrs of Mexico. Their feast day is May 21.

This war is almost absent from American history education. In Mexico it remains a living wound. Entire regions still carry the memory in their religious practices, their family stories, and their distrust of centralized government.

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Did your family ever talk about the Cristero War?

06/02/2026

Las Vegas Steaks, Carolina Barbecue on the Line in Bishops’ Stanley Cup Wager

LAS VEGAS (June 2, 2026) — As the Stanley Cup Finals bring excitement across the hockey world, Archbishop George Leo Thomas, Ph.D. of the Archdiocese of Las Vegas and Bishop Luis Rafael Zarama of the Diocese of Raleigh join in the friendly spirit of competition with a good-natured wager.

In support of the Vegas Golden Knights, Archbishop Thomas has offered the same beloved Las Vegas prize as three years ago: two Mafioso steak packages from the legendary Golden Steer Steakhouse, one of the city’s most iconic dining institutions.

Supporting the Carolina Hurricanes, Bishop Luis Rafael Zarama has put North Carolina pride on the line, wagering the smoky, slow-cooked, authentic Carolina barbecue and a pecan pie sweet enough to make even a rival fan reconsider their loyalties.

“Las Vegas never folds under pressure,” Archbishop Thomas added. “And when it comes to the Golden Knights, we are all in. In Las Vegas, we know a little something about good steaks and about high stakes!” The Archbishop continued, “We are once again wagering two Mafioso steak packages from the Golden Steer. Of course, we are praying they remain right here in Las Vegas, because the only thing better than a good steak is a Golden Knights victory.”

Bishop Zarama of Raleigh shared, “While my brother Bishop is much more familiar with wagering than I am, it is my pleasure to share in this way the blessings of our respective dioceses as we root for our home teams. Good luck, God bless and Go Canes!”

The friendly wager celebrates the enthusiasm of both hockey communities, and the joy that sports can bring to families, fans, and neighbors.

May the best team win.

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06/02/2026

Traditional prayers you can pray silently right after receiving Jesus in the Eucharist

Anima Christi

Soul of Christ, sanctify me.
Body of Christ, save me.
Blood of Christ, inebriate me.
Water from the side of Christ, wash me.
Passion of Christ, strengthen me.
O good Jesus, hear me.
Within Thy wounds hide me.
Suffer me not to be separated from Thee.
From the malicious enemy defend me.
In the hour of my death call me.
And bid me come unto Thee, that with Thy saints I may praise Thee forever and ever.
Amen.

Prayer of St. Thomas Aquinas

Lord, I thank You with all my heart for giving me, Your unworthy servant, the gift of Your Precious Body and Blood. I pray that this Holy Communion may not be for my judgment or condemnation, but for the healing of soul and body.
Amen.

Act of Love and Thanksgiving

Lord Jesus, I believe You are truly present within me. I adore You, I love You with all my heart, and I thank You for this wonderful gift. Stay with me always, and never let me be separated from You.
Amen.

06/01/2026

Make some money this summer by becoming the neighborhood's most trusted babysitter!
Register now: Search "babysitting" at http://tinyurl.com/PittCampRegister

Our Babysitting Basics camp is the perfect way for young teens to gain the essential skills needed to care for children safely and responsibly.
This two-day, 2.5-hour training course covers everything from caring for different age groups to building a professional "babysitting resume." Whether you're looking to start a small business or just want to be prepared to help others, this class gives you the tools you need to succeed!

Camp Details:
📅 Option 1: June 16-17 (9:00 AM – 11:30 AM)
📅 Option 2: July 15-16 (1:00 PM – 3:30 PM)
PRO TOP: Take the early session and get started earlier this summer!!
📍 Location: Russell Building, Room 246
💰 Cost: $120.55
👥 Ages: 11-14

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06/01/2026

Bring a friend and start your Saturday with some fun!
https://pittcc-register.fundfive.com/course/section/33225

​Learn beginner hand-building techniques such as slabs, coils and pinch pots to make cups, bowls and plates. If time, a planter for the summer season. The instructor will show you how to add texture, use molds, and to add surface design using slips. Supplies are provided, however, there will be a $20-$30 clay fee due at the class. $79.55

06/01/2026

¡Feliz y Bendecido mes de junio! A Happy and Blessed June to You!