Catholic Communications

Massachusetts bishops urge the faithful to say no to physician assisted su***de
“The true investment needs to be made not in killing people but in better healthcare, palliative care. We need to kill the pain not the person,” said Bishop Byrne. Parishes included an insert in the bulletins the weekend of May 30-31 explaining the concern about physician assisted su***de (PAS).
https://iobserve.org/2026/06/01/massachusetts-bishops-urge-the-faithful-to-say-no-to-physician-assisted-su***de/

Pope Francis Prep graduates share joy, gratitude
The class had two co-valedictorians, twin brothers Marcus and Oliver Tran. The pair, who had come to Pope Francis from the public-school system, reminisced about their journey.
“I personally came into this school not knowing anyone, really,” Oliver Tran said. “Just being able to reflect on the friendships I’ve made, all of the close friendships I’ve developed over the past four years, is really special,” he said.
https://iobserve.org/2026/05/30/pope-francis-prep-graduates-share-joy-and-gratitude/

Relics of sister to whom Jesus appeared, showing his Sacred Heart, will come to the US in June
The relics will be flown from Paris to New York June 2 and will remain in the U.S. until September. As part of their plenary assembly in Orlando June 10-12, the U.S. bishops will concelebrate Mass and pray the act of consecration. The bishops also will hear reflections on the Sacred Heart ahead of the Mass.
https://iobserve.org/2026/05/29/relics-of-sister-to-whom-jesus-appeared-showing-his-sacred-heart-will-come-to-the-u-s-in-june/

Singer, songwriter Steve Angrisano sings a joyful message at St. Stanislaus Basilica
“I see a lot of hope in young people. They also recognize truth. You know I always say truth with compassion is very compelling. And so, as Christians sometimes we say we’re afraid to say the truth. But we shouldn’t be afraid to say the truth, with compassion. That’s what Jesus did. He was a compelling figure. Not because he hid behind anything. But when he shared with love, people wanted to hear more,” he said.
https://iobserve.org/2026/05/27/singer-songwriter-steve-angrisano-sings-a-joyful-message-at-st-stanislaus-basilica/

Bishop Byrne celebrates Memorial Day Mass for the fallen
“It’s on this day we should turn to Our Lady and pray for all of the fallen and for our country,” he said. “We should pray that we have 'malice towards none, and charity for all.'”
https://iobserve.org/2026/05/25/bishop-byrne-celebrates-memorial-day-mass-for-the-fallen-2/