Hyde Amendment in jeopardy

The Hyde Amendment prohibits federal funding of elective abortions and has been renewed in the federal government’s budget for the last 45 years. Despite longstanding, bipartisan support for the amendment, and overwhelming public support as well,...

Our Shepherds, Our Future – Capital Campaign

Catholic Burial Traditions – and more

Catholic Burial Traditions – https://catholicburialtraditions.org/videos/ Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ Jesus, The Catholic Cemetery Conference (CCC) strives to provide information, training, best practices and guidance for Catholic Cemeteries throughout the United States...

Truth About the Equality Act – USCCB Statement

Urge Senators Stabenow and Peters to oppose discriminatory legislation In the near future, federal lawmakers will be considering a piece of legislation called the Equality Act. In contrast to its name, however, the...

Moral Considerations for Covid-19 Vaccines – MCC

Plenary Indulgence opportunities

Pope Francis announces ‘Year of St. Joseph’, grants special indulgences On Dec. 8, Pope Francis issued an apostolic letter, Patris corde (“With a Father’s Heart”) for the 150th anniversary of the declaration of...

Reporting Sexual Abuse – CBAR

Mass Live-Stream Links, Readings & Reflection by Fr. John, and Live-Stream Archives

Live-Stream Links Link to Sunday 10:30 AM Mass The Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time – 10:30 AM Mass – 6/20/21 Live-Stream Archives Sunday Mass/Feast Days/Solemnities The Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time – 10:30...

The Veil Removed – Short Film

What is The Veil Removed? The Veil Removed is a short film that reveals the coming together of heaven and earth at Mass, as seen by saints and mystics, revealed by scripture and in the...

Using FORMED with the Liturgical Calendar: June

June 1 ST JUSTIN MARTYR Watch: Footprints of God: Apostolic Fathers: Handing on the Faith Watch: Cat Chat Season 1, Episode 4: Building the Kingdom Read: Four Witnesses Listen: Lessons from the Early Church Fathers 3 ST...

Hot Links and Food for Your Spirit

The Role of Silence in a Life of Faith By Tim Drake Tim Drake serves as executive director of Pacem in Terris Hermitage Retreat Center. An award-winning author and former journalist, his books...

Connect with FORMED

FORMED is a digital platform of Catholic media content, which can be accessed free-of-charge because St. John Vianney has purchased an annual subscription for the whole parish. If you have not already signed up...