Nearly 200 investigations are underway at major academic centers. Critics fear that researchers of Chinese descent are being unfairly targeted. MORE

The tectonic tremor occurred at 4:52 a.m. at a depth of 7 kilometers northeast of Jomalig town.

It was felt in parts of Metro Manila, Camarines Norte, Pampanga, and nearby provinces, according to Phivolcs. MORE

This is one story that has been downplayed by the media.

Ireland has been listed as one of the countries “most significantly” impacted by drought conditions over the summer months, according to a newly-published European Drought Observatory (EDO) report. MORE

Southern Philippines Struck by Third Deadly October Earthquake MORE

Humanitarian Crises in Southern and Eastern Africa MORE

Wildfires destroy homes in Baja California tourism spots MORE

A U.S. Navy Officer, his wife and two Chinese nationals were charged with conspiracy to smuggle military-style inflatable boats and Evinrude military outboard motor engines to China. MORE

At least 13 wildfires are burning in California

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California Burning: Episode 1—Our History With Fire

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Open up that Golden Gate! California, here I come!

For the better part of three decades, Californians have been moving out of the state to other parts of the country. The dot-com bust, Great Recession and recently soaring housing prices have fueled the exodus. Now more than 7 million people born in California call other states home. MORE

He sure knows how to play both sides of the fence.

Pope Francis has decreed that the feast of Our Lady of Loreto be included in the Roman Calendar as an optional memorial to be celebrated on December 10. MORE

Dog owners could be fined up to $2,700 (AU$4,000) if they don’t walk their pets at least once a day under new legislation recognizing animals as sentient beings in the Australian Capital Territory. MORE

SpaceX wants to surround Earth with a fleet of internet satellites called Starlink. Original plans called for launching nearly 12,000 satellites over the next 8 years or so. MORE

CONSIDER first, that on this day the church of God honors with a solemn festival, the virtues, the triumphs and the eternal jubilee of all the saints and citizens of the heavenly Jerusalem. 1. in order to give glory and praise on their account to the God of all the saints, and to his Son Jesus Christ, the author of all their virtues: 2. to encourage all her children to walk in their footsteps, in hopes of the like reward: 3. to teach them to join in the mean time, in a holy communion with them; and to procure the assistance of their prayers and intercession.

Vol 12 Issue 44 ~ Editor: Rev. Fr. Courtney Edward Krier
November 2, 2019 ~ Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed

1.      What is the Holy Eucharist
2.      Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost
3.      Saint Hubert
4.      Family and Marriage
5.      Articles and notices

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