St. Joseph Catholic Church
       Battle Creek, MI
 

Michigan project to replicate Padre Pio's famed hospital in Italy is underway. The complex will include a replica of St. Pio of Pietrelcina's famous "Home for the Relief of Suffering" hospital in Italy, an adoration chapel, a medical school and the Terri Schiavo Home for the Brain Injured in the spirit of the Italian saint's devotion to the critically ill and dying - read the Catholic Review article here.

Bishop Paprocki Reflects on the Recent Violent Capitol Lockdown. Read the National Catholic Register article here.

• Michigan project to replicate Padre Pio's famed hospital in Italy is underway - read the Catholic Review article here.

• "There’s little doubt that THE CHOSEN will soon become one of the most well-known and celebrated pieces of Christian media in history." - MovieGuide.com, Click here.

• Be Not Afraid 3 Prophesies of Our Time from Our Lady to Give You Hope in a Crazy World. Read the Church Pop Article and watch the video here.

• ‘Memento Mori’ and the Last Things: How Contemplating Death Helps Us Live Well. Read more.

• 5 Powerful Prayes for the Poor Soul in Purgatory Every Catholic Should Know - Read the Church Pop Article here.

• Vatican Extends Plenary Indulgence for the Dead through November. Read the National Catholic Register article here.

• The Infant Child of Prague, a Spiritual Remedy for Our Times. Read National Catholic Register article here.

• Sanctifying the Day with the Angelus Read the Those Catholic Men article by Dr. Jerad Staudt here.

• Franciscans Priests Reveal How the Rosary Dismantles Satan & Changed History Read the article and watch the video here.

• Alice von Hildebrand on the Lost Sense of the Supernatural and Feminism Read the National Catholic Register article here.

• This Means Everybody - The Catholic Thing. Read the article here.

• Christ Loved the Church – We Should Too – Read the article in IGNITUM TODAY here.

• A Pope's Little-Known Prayer to Our Lady of the Assumption Every Catholic Should Know, is available here.

• Michael’s Miracle: Healthy and Happy at 5 Years Old, Thanks to Father McGivney. Read the article here.

• Online World Pilgrimage ‘Lourdes United’ Transcends Borders and Health Restrictions. Participate.

• The 20 Things Guardian Angels do for us: read the Catholic Exchange article here.

• 5 Things Catholics Should Know About First Fridays - read the article here.

• 10 Invigorating St. Josemaría Escrivá Quotes to Navigate Your Daily Pursuit to a Virtuous Life available here.

• The National Catholic Register article on how to pray Mother Teresa’s Famous “Flying Novena” to Our Lady. Read it here.

• For those who would like to create a prayerful space at home. The article: "The Domestic Church in Quarantine Makes Good Use of Home Altars" is available here

Bishop Bradley joined with his fellow bishops in urging an end to violence after last week’s tragic events on the nation’s Capitol. “We all watched the scandalous/appalling scenes in Washington, as every principle that our Nation stands for was violated. With this new day & with God’s grace, let us pray that we will reject violence, resolve our differences peacefully, & be our best selves as Americans.” You may find the USCCB statement here.  

Read the Letter to the Faithful from Bishop Bradley on the extension of the General Dispensation here.

• St. Teresa of Avila A powerful epic mini-series shot on location in Spain that tells the story of one of the most amazing women in history. Watch on Formed.
• Mother of Soon-to-Be Blessed Carlo Acutis: ‘Jesus Was His First Priority’ Read the National Catholic Register article here.
• Did You Know? The History Behind Mary Gardens? Find out at eCatholic.
• "Follow the Saints: Make a Spiritual Communion". Visit the National Catholic Registerr website.
• Click here to join. Knights of Columbus "Into the Breach" is a call to battle for Catholic men which urges them to embrace wholeheartedly masculine virtues in a world in crisis.
• Church Pop - Five Things Every Catholic Man Should Start Doing
• Sister Lucia Explains Devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary Is a ‘Must’. Read the article here.
• How do you consecrate yourself to the Sacred Heart of Jesus? Read the answer here.
• When Demons Flee Dying Souls: The Hidden Saving Power of the Divine Mercy Chaplet - read the article here.
• Parish Priest says reported Eucharistic Miracle has led to conversions. Read the National Catholic Register article here.