Please watch her final words to us all. They are beautiful and have given me a grounding sort of hope. Maybe they’ll help you too.

Hidden legacies! Our new American pope was born in Chicago, but his maternal ancestors were Creoles of color from New Orleans, according to Jari Honora, a genealogist and family historian at the Historic New Orleans Collection. #PopeLeoXIV

Habemus Papam
Pope Leo XIV
#allarewelcome #allmeanseveryone
#allmeansyou #popeleoxiv #pope #habemuspapam #stl #thegrovestl

If you're thinking to yourself: huh, I actually do have too much money, don't I--

here's a sleepaway camp for queer and trans youth that could not be more lifesaving now-- and they're committed to making sure nobody is turned away for lack of funds.

It's run by @ravbogard.bsky.social, mensch.

LGBTQ+ YOUTH: APPLY NOW! Get up to $10,000 to create real change in your community! Since 2022, we’ve funded 142 youth-led projects—from gender-affirming closets to Queer Proms & Pride murals. Your idea could be next! Apply now through May 5: itgetsbetter.org/changemakers

#ItGetsBetter #LGBTQYouth

Ash Wednesday schedule
8:00am, 12:00pm, 6:30pm
#allarewelcome #inclusivecatholics #allmeansyou #ashwednesday #lent

An employee at Gateway Arch National Park told St. Louis Public Radio that the Trump administration, with its ongoing workforce reduction measures, is “terrorizing” the park’s federal employees.

via @abbyllorico.bsky.social

www.stlpr.org/government-p...

UMSL has partnered with the St. Louis Catholic Worker and is hosting a harm reduction training at St. Cronan’s on
Thursday, February 20 at 6:30pm.
All are welcome.
Spread the word!

#Narcan #narcansaveslives #narcantraining #stl #CatholicWorker #StCronan
#harmreduction #freenarcan

Pope Francis on Feb. 14 was admitted to Rome's Gemelli Hospital for testing and treatment of his ongoing bronchitis, which has plagued the 88-year-old pontiff in recent weeks.

Local immigrant rights groups and attorneys have created a hotline to verify reports of ICE activity in the St. Louis region:

Unique Courage

www.newwaysministry.org/2025/02/07/m...

"I apologize for my own failure to emulate Christ's compassion. The way that we have treated our LGBTQ brothers and sisters has brougnt them tears and to many of us a disgrace.“

"I apologize for my own failure to emulate Christ's compassion. The way that we have treated our LGBTQ brothers and sisters has brougnt them tears and to many of us a disgrace.“

As Catholics we are called to be with the people. Missions and travels abroad are the focus for many to do the works Jesus calls us to do. But what say us, when we’re willing to travel to these people and yet build walls to prevent them from coming to us?
For Jesus himself was a refugee.

Quote of the Week:
“I now see that the hands that forgive, console, heal, and offer a festive meal must become my own.” ~Henri Nouwen, “Return of the Prodigal Son”

Icon: “The Prodigal Son”

Signed Prints and Digital Downloads:
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We know law enforcement, as well as vigilantes, are in the region. How you report these activities is critical. If you want your report to offer support and aid over panic, here are some very simple steps to take.

These two things are related. I made a call to Missouri State Senator David Gregory to express my outrage over his legislation. You can call too.

We are St. Cronan Church. We’re located in St. Louis, Missouri. Founded in 1878 as a refuge for marginalized populations, we have a long history of social justice.
Are doors are open and all are welcome.
Find out more at stcronan.org