Devastation on U.S. soil and on that of our nearby neighbors....

• President of U.S. Bishops Conference Statement on Hurricane Maria (USCCB, 9/22/17):
  "Just as we begin to assess the material and emotional damage of hurricanes Harvey and Irma, the devastation of yet another storm, Hurricane Maria, has struck the U.S. Virgin Islands and Dominica, and has battered Puerto Rico with catastrophic effects unprecedented in the island's modern history. I exhort the faithful to solidarity in this time of great need for our brothers and sisters in harm's way—many of whom have been hit repeatedly by the successive hurricanes.  Casting aside any temptation to despair, and full of hope in the loving Providence of God, we pray that our Father may receive unto his loving presence those who have lost their lives, may he comfort the grieving, and may he fortify the courage and resilience of those whose lives have been uprooted by these disasters. May he extend the might of his right hand and bid the sea be 'quiet' and 'still' (Mark 4:39)."
• Powerless Puerto Rico's storm crisis deepens with dam threat (ABCNews, 9/23/17)

• A 20th Century "Hurricane" [of a different sort] through Puerto Rico (9/21/17)
• Catholic agencies prepared to help in Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands (CatholicPhilly, 9/20/17)

• Statement from President of U.S. Bishops Conference - Mexico Earthquake (USCCB, 9/20/17):
  "Once again, our hearts go out to our brothers and sisters in Mexico, who yesterday suffered yet another catastrophic earthquake, on the anniversary of the 1985 earthquake that claimed the lives of thousands of people. The states principally affected were Morelos, Tlaxcala, Puebla, Guerrero, Oaxaca, Mexico State, and the capital, Mexico City.  Today Pope Francis at his General Audience expressed his solidarity with the Mexican people, and implored 'Almighty God to welcome all those who lost their lives.' The Mexican bishops expressed their condolences to all those affected, and highlighted the generous fraternal affection the nation is witnessing in the response and rescue efforts: 'Once again, we are witnessing the solidarity of the Mexican people, who sees a brother and sister in those who are suffering.' We join them in prayer and solidarity, and together invoke the maternal protection of our Lady of Guadalupe, Comforter of the Afflicted and Mother Most Merciful." 
• Mexico City, Before and After the Earthquake (NY Times, 9/23/17)

• Remembering 1917: the war on religion (Paul Kengor, 9/20/17)
• Visiting Penn Museum's Cultures in the Crossfire (9/19/17)
• The enduring power of Mosul’s rich and diverse past (MercatorNet, 9/19/17)
• A devastating loss of humanity, just 70 years ago (9/18/17)
• Petition on the Right to Life in International Law (C-Fam and others, 9/6/17)  

• CanaVox.com (9/19/17)

• Jahi McMath and So-Called Brain Death (9/19/17)

    On the right side of the home page is a link to email the White House and the Pa Delegation on federal matters (9/21/17 update), as well as a link to email Bucks County's Delegation in Harrisburg on state matters (9/9/17 update).