St. Jude Catholic Church

04/30/2026

It is the final full day of the Pope’s apostolic trip to Africa. Pope Leo traveled to the coastal city of Bata to visit a prison, where he told inmates that “no one is excluded from God’s love” and urged them to see that even behind bars, there remains the possibility of change, reconciliation, and hope. He reminded inmates that there is always the possibility to start over, learn, and become a new person:

https://youtu.be/fcfwAQwrIzA

04/27/2026

Pope Leo XIV authorizes the promulgation of decrees recognizing the martyrdom, offering of life, and heroic virtues of several Servants of God, ...

04/24/2026

This year's National Eucharistic Pilgrimage theme expresses our desire to once again place ourselves under our Lord in humility–asking for healing, unity, and continued renewal.

Learn more about the heart behind this theme, and what we mean when we say that we desire to be "One Nation Under God," in the latest article by Jason Shanks, President of the National Eucharistic Congress: https://www.eucharisticrevival.org/post/under-god-a-confession-of-humility

04/22/2026

On this earth day, we are sharing an article originally published in Inside Climate News about Father Joe Mitchell, a Passionist priest who founded the Passionist Earth & Spirit Center in Louisville, Ky. Father Joe, a friend to several of the Ursuline Sisters, is seen here leading a session at the 2016 Ursuline Convocation titled “The Life We Are Given: Embracing a New Cosmology.” This article gives an interesting perspective on what it means to do as Pope Francis asked and "care for our common home."
https://kentuckylantern.com/2026/04/10/a-kentucky-priest-finds-hope-amid-enveloping-global-environmental-crisis/

04/22/2026

Jesus said to the crowds,
"I am the bread of life;
whoever comes to me will never hunger,
and whoever believes in me will never thirst.
But I told you that although you have seen me,
you do not believe.
Everything that the Father gives me will come to me,
and I will not reject anyone who comes to me,
because I came down from heaven not to do my own will
but the will of the one who sent me.
And this is the will of the one who sent me,
that I should not lose anything of what he gave me,
but that I should raise it on the last day.
For this is the will of my Father,
that everyone who sees the Son and believes in him
may have eternal life,
and I shall raise him on the last day." —John 6:35-40

04/19/2026

Gospel of the Day (Luke 24,13-35)

That very day, the first day of the week, two of Jesus' disciples were going to a village seven miles from Jerusalem called Emmaus,
and they were conversing about all the things that had occurred.
And it happened that while they were conversing and debating, Jesus himself drew near and walked with them,
but their eyes were prevented from recognizing him.
He asked them, "What are you discussing as you walk along?" They stopped, looking downcast.
One of them, named Cleopas, said to him in reply, "Are you the only visitor to Jerusalem who does not know of the things that have taken place there in these days?"
And he replied to them, "What sort of things?" They said to him, "The things that happened to Jesus the Nazarene, who was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people, how our chief priests and rulers both handed him over to a sentence of death and crucified him.
But we were hoping that he would be the one to redeem Israel; and besides all this, it is now the third day since this took place.
Some women from our group, however, have astounded us: they were at the tomb early in the morning
and did not find his body; they came back and reported that they had indeed seen a vision of angels who announced that he was alive.
Then some of those with us went to the tomb and found things just as the women had described, but him they did not see."
And he said to them, "Oh, how foolish you are! How slow of heart to believe all that the prophets spoke!
Was it not necessary that the Messiah should suffer these things and enter into his glory?"
Then beginning with Moses and all the prophets, he interpreted to them what referred to him in all the scriptures. [...]

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/word-of-the-day/2026/04/19.html

04/16/2026

04/15/2026

It's always a good idea to pray for the Holy Father!

V. Let us pray for Leo XIV, our Pope.

R. May the Lord preserve him, and give him life, and make him blessed upon the
earth, and deliver him not up to the will of his enemies.

Our Father. Hail Mary.

O God, shepherd and ruler of all the faithful,
look favorably on your servant Leo XIV,
whom you have set at the head of your Church as her shepherd;
grant, we pray, that by word and example

he may be of service to those over whom he presides
so that, together with the flock entrusted to his care,
he may come to everlasting life.

Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
God, for ever and ever. Amen.

04/15/2026

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The Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati join in support of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious and its recent message affirming the leadership of Pope Leo. We, too, are deeply inspired by his courageous witness in proclaiming the dignity of every human life and the enduring values of the Gospel. We join his invitation to all people to build bridges of peace and reconciliation and to pursue every path that leads away from war and toward unity.

The Leadership Conference of Women Religious expresses its strong support for Pope Leo as he continues to speak with clarity and conviction as a moral voice in our world. At a time when such witness is often met with resistance or opposition, we are deeply inspired by his courage in proclaiming the dignity of every human life and the enduring values of the Gospel.

We recognize the importance of voices that call the global community to greater justice, compassion, and accountability — especially in moments of tension and public disagreement. Pope Leo’s willingness to speak publicly, even when it is difficult, reflects a steadfast commitment to truth and to the care of those who are most vulnerable.

As women religious, we remain committed to defending life in all its fullness and to advancing a vision of human dignity that embraces the poor, the marginalized, and those most at risk. We are grateful for the leadership of Pope Leo that challenges all of us to live more deeply into these Gospel values.

Our recent private audience at the Vatican on March 26 provided a meaningful opportunity to share with Pope Leo our mutual hopes for a world marked by justice, peace, and compassionate care. That encounter deepened our appreciation for his pastoral leadership and strengthens our resolve to stand in solidarity with his efforts.

We continue to hold Pope Leo in prayer and to walk forward together in faith, committed to building a more just and loving world.

04/14/2026

Congratulations to this fine group of outstanding Holy Family students—our newest members of the National Honors Society!

It was an honor to help induct them.