Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Church

In Venezuela’s central-western Lara state, faith and culture have long moved to the same rhythm. The state’s capital, Barquisimeto, is celebrated nationwide for its musical heritage, its literary tradition, and its reputation as the country’s cultural heartland. But each January 14, those artistic gifts give way to something even more defining: the Procession of the Read More…

On Monday, three Palestinians were killed by Israeli drones in Khan Younis, while two children reportedly died from exposure to cold, Vatican News reports. These deaths come amid a fragile truce in Gaza and renewed diplomatic efforts, yet they are matched by troubling developments beyond Gaza’s borders. According to data released by the Israel Defence Read More…

Years ago, I heard advice that changed my life. I was at a Montessori school’s parent education night.  A seasoned educator was telling the parents all about the Montessori method — why it works and how to bring it into our homes. As she went on and on — about developmental stages and learning towers, Read More…

The year 2025 stands out as setting a record for the persecution of Christians around the world. For the first time since the creation in 1993 of the World Watch List, published annually by the Protestant non-profit Open Doors, 15 countries have reached the threshold of “extreme” persecution. Of the 50 countries featured in the Read More…

Archbishop Bernard Hebda wrote on the recent unrest in the Minneapolis area following the shooting of Renee Good last week, saying he is praying for all and encouraging people to support the city’s immigrant communities. “I suspect that most would agree that there’s been a heaviness in our community these days,” said Archbishop Hebda in Read More…

“The hours devoted to catechesis are never wasted, even when participants are few,” writes Pope Leo XIV, responding to the quiet discouragement of a Swiss catechist wondering where the young have gone. Each month, Piazza San Pietro continues a practice begun under Pope Francis: publishing a letter from the Bishop of Rome in response to Read More…

The human desire for life, dignity, and justice cannot be erased — and ignoring it risks further bloodshed. That was the sober warning offered this week by Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, as he addressed the unfolding crisis in Iran alongside the continuing catastrophe in Gaza. Speaking to Vatican News during a visit to Jordan on Tuesday, Read More…