
The head of the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) said that it is “derogatory” to call animals “pets,” and owners should instead call their beloved animals “companions.” MORE

The head of the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) said that it is “derogatory” to call animals “pets,” and owners should instead call their beloved animals “companions.” MORE
The outbreak was reported on a farm in the city of Shaoyang in the Hunan province, according to China’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs. Of the 7,850 chickens on the farm where the outbreak occurred, 4,500 died of the H5N1 avian flu, Reuters reported. MORE

A Harvard University professor was charged Tuesday with lying about his ties to a Chinese-run recruitment program and concealing payments he received from the Chinese government for research. VIDEO


The Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo faces near certain bankruptcy after posting a $5 million loss in 2019, and with a barrage of lawsuits from the clergy misconduct scandal still pending, according to a financial report released Thursday. MORE

Vol 13 Issue 5 ~ Editor: Rev. Fr. Courtney Edward KrierFebruary 1, 2020Saint Ignatius, opn!
1. What is the Holy Eucharist
2. Fourth Sunday after Epiphany
3. Presentation in the Temple
4. Family and Marriage
5. Articles and notices
Dear Reader:

Market vendors around China are still secretly selling live wild animals despite a government ban following the coronavirus outbreak, it has been revealed. VIDEO