A palpable aura of tranquility and respect pervaded the gathering of mourners that filled to capacity Our Lord of Mercy Catholic Church in Hatch…

New Mexico Bishops Renounce Governor’s Call to Reinstate Death Penalty

In remembrance of Hatch Police Officer

One day, out of the blue, Rico wandered into the bishop’s backyard...

Ecumenical gathering on Saturday, July 9th in Las Cruces

On the Fourth of July, as we celebrate the freedoms that are fundamental to our national experience, we should also take a few moments to contemplate those denied such freedoms.

Catholic education is the responsibility of the entire Catholic community.

Remarks to the Colloquium on Catholic Approaches to Nuclear Proliferation and Disarmament, London

Two Committee chairmen of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) issued the following statement in response to guidance...

Most Rev. Oscar Cantú’s Statement on Gov. Susanna Martinez’s “PullTogether” Campaign to Address New Mexico’s Children Poverty Issues.

Most Rev. John C. Wester’s Statement on Gov. Susanna Martinez’s “PullTogether” Campaign to Address New Mexico’s Children Poverty Issues.

Tough times! Scandals in the Church. A society consumed with greed and a shameless pursuit of money and material prosperity.

Conversation is a great art. It enriches our personality, enlarges our mental horizons and matures our opinions.

Among the corporal works of mercy, one that is very accessible for us to perform is that of visiting the sick.

The fragrance of the Resurrection has enveloped our wearied and broken world. Life will never be the same.

As of the writing of this column (April 5, 2016), Amoris Laetitia has not yet been published. It was scheduled for publishing on April 8, 2016. I am anxious to read it …

Vote for Deacon Jesus Herrera. He is this year's Diocese of Las Cruces nominee for the Catholic Extension Society Lumen Christi Award.