Seneca, Kansas – On Thursday, the tight-knit town of Seneca, Kansas, was rocked by the tragic death of beloved Catholic priest, Father Arul Carasala, who was fatally shot at his parish rectory. Archbishop Joseph Naumann of the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas expressed his grief and devastation in a social media post, mourning the … Read more
Topeka, Kansas – An Oklahoma man is facing charges in connection with the shooting death of Father Arul Carasala, a Catholic priest, on April 3. The accused, 66-year-old Gary Hermesch, was charged with first-degree murder and could potentially receive a life sentence. During his court appearance, Hermesch, who arrived in a wheelchair and handcuffed, was … Read more
Nkwanta, Ghana – The Justice and Peace Commission of the Diocese of Jasikan-Dodo, or JADYC, has come out strongly against a recent brutal attack on Catholic priests in Kpassa. The incident, described as senseless and violent, has sparked outrage in the community and among religious leaders. The priests were reportedly targeted and assaulted while carrying … Read more
Boston, MA – Violent attacks on Catholic clergy in different parts of the world have raised concerns about the safety of priests and the Catholic Church. Recent incidents in Spain and Singapore involved assailants with a history of drug-related crimes and disturbing behavior. Despite assurances from authorities that these were not acts of terrorism, questions … Read more
St. Mary’s Catholic Schools in Sioux City, Iowa are pushing forward with their efforts to reopen after an explosion rocked the campus. Following the unfortunate incident, the school community is coming together to ensure the safety and well-being of all students and staff members. The explosion, which occurred in a science lab, caused significant damage … Read more
Sioux City, Iowa – St. Mary’s Catholic Schools in Sioux City, Iowa, are diligently working towards reopening after a recent explosion caused significant damage to the campus. The explosion, which occurred on Friday, resulted in the closure of the schools as authorities assessed the extent of the damage and worked to ensure the safety of … Read more
Sioux City, Iowa – St. Mary’s Catholic School and a nearby hospital are keeping the community informed in the aftermath of an explosion that occurred on Monday. The incident has raised concerns and prompted actions to ensure the safety and well-being of residents in the area. Following the explosion, both the school and the hospital … Read more
O’Neill, Nebraska – Following an explosion at the St. Patrick’s Parish Center on the shared St. Patrick and St. Mary’s campus, St. Mary’s Catholic School in O’Neill made the announcement that their grade school and high school buildings have been confirmed structurally sound. In a communication to families, principals Paula Atkeson and Jennie Schneider revealed … Read more
Albany, Georgia – A tragic incident unfolded at a high school in Albany, Georgia, resulting in multiple fatalities after a mass shooting took place on the premises. The devastating event has sent shockwaves throughout the community and left many in disbelief. Law enforcement officials were alerted to the scene early in the day, responding swiftly … Read more
San Diego, California – A jury in San Diego, California has reached a verdict in the case of a man charged with the murder of a Cathedral Catholic High School teacher. The teacher, Mario Fierro, was shot multiple times outside his North Park home on February 1, 2021, as he was getting ready to go … Read more