Kenya—As locusts by the billions — yes, billions — descend on parts of Kenya in the worst outbreak in 70 years, small planes are flying low over affected areas to spray pesticides in what experts call the only effective control. MORE
Msgr’s car was hit by a tire on his return trip this morning. A wheel came off and his Toyota was wrecked. But according to Fr. Starbuck who was in contact with him, Father is “doing okay”. Please pray for his quick recovery!
Msgr Patrick Perez Our Lady Help of Christians Church, Garden Grove, Ca.
Law firm Haynes and Boone recently released its updated Energy Bankruptcy Reports. These reports cover North American oil and gas producers, oilfield services and midstream bankruptcies from the beginning of 2015 through 2019. MORE
Wildfires are burning out of control near Australia’s national capital, Canberra, and across surrounding New South Wales state, with endangered residents warned to prepare to evacuate. MORE
I got a godzilla action figure when I was 8 years old. Now it’s really happening at 64 years old. The Japanese are soooo coool.
China has gone from constructing ghost cities to now erecting hospitals to treat coronavirus patients. As we’ve reported, China could be hiding the true number of confirmed cases and deaths, and in some cases, not reporting the deaths at all, and “immediately” hauling the bodies down the street to a local crematorium, effectively burning the evidence. VIDEOS
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: