St. Dominic Roman Catholic Church

05/31/2026

I was recently asked about my “philosophy of life”. I answered with words from St. Paul: “For me to live is Christ and to die is gain.” (Philippians 1:21)

Why? For over fifty years, I’ve read, studied and taught St. Paul, and he’s shown me how to think and live with the mind and heart of Christ. A few years ago, I stood right where Paul was beheaded; I knelt next to his mortal remains. Paul may well be THE most truly and thoroughly saved sinner — and that is what makes me want to be more like him.

05/30/2026

Pope Leo met with the mayor of Chicago, Brandon Johnson, at the Vatican on May 28.

Johnson, who has served as mayor since 2023, met with the pontiff for the first time since his election. He also used the occasion to formally invite the pontiff to visit his native city, Chicago.

In a press briefing to journalists after the audience, Johnson explained that the two discussed the policies of the United States government under President Donald Trump, including immigration and the Iran conflict.

https://www.ewtnnews.com/vatican/pope-leo-xiv-meets-with-chicago-mayor-brandon-johnson

05/27/2026

The Archdiocesan Pastoral Center will relocate from its longtime offices adjacent to the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul to a new Center City location effective June 8.

05/25/2026

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez released a statement May 25 welcoming the Holy Father's first encyclical entitled “Magnifica Humanitas: On Safeguarding the Human Person in the Time of Artificial Intelligence.”

05/21/2026

05/21/2026

The winners with CDA's Tawanna Coates and Cheryl Viscomi and the Rev. Brian Connolly