I’ve been pleasantly surprised by how many Catholic parishes and power figures have been loudly and openly “fuck this”
ICE’s acting director ordered a Boston Catholic parish to tear down its Advent Nativity scene—stripped of baby Jesus and branded with the message “ICE WAS HERE.” The parish priest is refusing, citing he pope’s call to stand with migrants. It's another chapter in Kristi Noem's war on Christians.
“ICE Was Here”: Pope Leo-Inspired Nativity Scene Sparks MAGA Outrage
A Nativity scene missing Jesus — and marked with an “ICE was here” sign — has triggered cries of “politicizing Christmas.” The parish priest says he’s answering Pope Leo's call to welcome stranger.
www.thelettersfromleo.com
December 10, 2025 at 2:14 AM
I’ve been pleasantly surprised by how many Catholic parishes and power figures have been loudly and openly “fuck this”
NEW: Cardinal Dolan accuses the Trump-Vance ICE of “targeting, harassing, and going into” Catholic parishes.
He called it a major violation of religious liberty.
He called it a major violation of religious liberty.
February 20, 2026 at 2:13 AM
NEW: Cardinal Dolan accuses the Trump-Vance ICE of “targeting, harassing, and going into” Catholic parishes.
He called it a major violation of religious liberty.
He called it a major violation of religious liberty.
Why did they call them parishes and not priestincts
September 23, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Why did they call them parishes and not priestincts
“The parishes that won Socorro, Texas, running water in the 1980s are now fighting ICE's plan to convert warehouses into a mega detention center…”
religionnews.com/2026/07/27/i...
religionnews.com/2026/07/27/i...
Inside the parish-led fight against a $123M ICE facility in Texas
SOCORRO, Texas (RNS and El Paso Matters) — The parishes that won Socorro, Texas, running water in the 1980s are now fighting ICE's plan to convert warehouses into a mega detention center. And the town...
religionnews.com
August 2, 2026 at 7:13 PM
“The parishes that won Socorro, Texas, running water in the 1980s are now fighting ICE's plan to convert warehouses into a mega detention center…”
religionnews.com/2026/07/27/i...
religionnews.com/2026/07/27/i...
(Also, the "parishes are encouraged to explore alternate means of catechisis" is Catholic for encouraging parish priests to conduct home visits to administer communion, which is also a Big Deal. The parishes might not have the staffing to do it, but.)
July 9, 2025 at 5:01 PM
(Also, the "parishes are encouraged to explore alternate means of catechisis" is Catholic for encouraging parish priests to conduct home visits to administer communion, which is also a Big Deal. The parishes might not have the staffing to do it, but.)
In a stunning development, Donald Trump and JD Vance have allowed ICE to start targeting Catholic parishes during Mass.
In Anti-Catholic Crusade, Trump's ICE Targets Holy Mass in Chicago
Worshippers fled in fear as immigration agents appeared outside St. Jerome’s — part of Trump’s new campaign against Catholic parishes nationwide.
open.substack.com
October 15, 2025 at 11:23 PM
In a stunning development, Donald Trump and JD Vance have allowed ICE to start targeting Catholic parishes during Mass.
"Fierce opposition to ICE and the Border Patrol has sprung up through block clubs, neighborhood group chats, school Facebook groups and Catholic parishes, stretching beyond the typical Democratic voter base..."
Yup. Exactly.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/14/u...
Yup. Exactly.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/14/u...
How ICE Crackdowns Set Off a Resistance in American Cities
www.nytimes.com
January 16, 2026 at 12:07 AM
"Fierce opposition to ICE and the Border Patrol has sprung up through block clubs, neighborhood group chats, school Facebook groups and Catholic parishes, stretching beyond the typical Democratic voter base..."
Yup. Exactly.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/14/u...
Yup. Exactly.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/14/u...
I’m deeply troubled by reports of vandalism targeting two Catholic churches in Far Rockaway.
Everyone in our city deserves to practice their faith freely, without fear or intimidation.
We stand in solidarity with these parishes and their communities as they recover.
Everyone in our city deserves to practice their faith freely, without fear or intimidation.
We stand in solidarity with these parishes and their communities as they recover.
March 27, 2026 at 10:30 PM
I’m deeply troubled by reports of vandalism targeting two Catholic churches in Far Rockaway.
Everyone in our city deserves to practice their faith freely, without fear or intimidation.
We stand in solidarity with these parishes and their communities as they recover.
Everyone in our city deserves to practice their faith freely, without fear or intimidation.
We stand in solidarity with these parishes and their communities as they recover.
Presumably the argument is “there aren’t enough parishes to transfer you between”
August 16, 2023 at 2:54 PM
Presumably the argument is “there aren’t enough parishes to transfer you between”
Noem quoting the bible over footage of Blackhawks hunting migrants with nightvision while catholic parishes sue to prevent the construction of a border wall on church property.
July 9, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Noem quoting the bible over footage of Blackhawks hunting migrants with nightvision while catholic parishes sue to prevent the construction of a border wall on church property.
Bishop of Ogdensburg, NY notes SSPX “schismatic act” incurred today; instructs Diocese not to go to Church run by SSPX, but to seek “spiritual counsel and nourishment” at TLM in nearby parishes.
July 1, 2026 at 10:18 PM
Bishop of Ogdensburg, NY notes SSPX “schismatic act” incurred today; instructs Diocese not to go to Church run by SSPX, but to seek “spiritual counsel and nourishment” at TLM in nearby parishes.
Prime minister expects 'loss of life' after powerful hurricane damages homes, hospitals and inundates parishes.
Jamaica declares disaster after ‘Monstrous Melissa’ ravages island
Prime minister expects 'loss of life' after powerful hurricane damages homes, hospitals and inundates parishes.
bit.ly
October 29, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Prime minister expects 'loss of life' after powerful hurricane damages homes, hospitals and inundates parishes.
The Migrant Ministry of the Catholic Parishes of Oak Park has provided assistance to thousands of migrants — and nearly all of the ministry's volunteers are senior citizens.
Christine Schenk: Chicago seniors mentor migrants amid deportation threats
The Migrant Ministry of the Catholic Parishes of Oak Park has provided assistance to thousands of migrants — and nearly all of the ministry's volunteers are senior citizens.
bit.ly
May 29, 2025 at 12:47 PM
The Migrant Ministry of the Catholic Parishes of Oak Park has provided assistance to thousands of migrants — and nearly all of the ministry's volunteers are senior citizens.
They're definitely having trouble filling posts, the "parishes without a resident priest" shows that, but part of the issue is there are way too many parishes for the current actively-attending population so the church is stuck trying to staff a billion parishes with, like, 15 registered families
February 5, 2026 at 7:03 PM
They're definitely having trouble filling posts, the "parishes without a resident priest" shows that, but part of the issue is there are way too many parishes for the current actively-attending population so the church is stuck trying to staff a billion parishes with, like, 15 registered families
Catholics, get the message out to your parishes.
October 8, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Catholics, get the message out to your parishes.
LA Archbishop announces aid for families affected by immigration enforcement raids
Program will support local parishes in offering meals, groceries & prescriptions to those who are living in fear of enforcement operations throughout Southern California
www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/l...
Program will support local parishes in offering meals, groceries & prescriptions to those who are living in fear of enforcement operations throughout Southern California
www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/l...
LA Archbishop announces aid program for families impacted by immigration enforcement raids
The Family Assistance Program will administer aid directly to individual parishes as they work to provide assistance to those affected.
www.nbclosangeles.com
July 24, 2025 at 2:45 PM
LA Archbishop announces aid for families affected by immigration enforcement raids
Program will support local parishes in offering meals, groceries & prescriptions to those who are living in fear of enforcement operations throughout Southern California
www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/l...
Program will support local parishes in offering meals, groceries & prescriptions to those who are living in fear of enforcement operations throughout Southern California
www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/l...
"Glendy and Nixon's children are now orphans," the archbishop said...
"The family was a beloved member of our community; their children received their first sacraments in our parishes..."
"This is not a gray area... What is happening is gravely immoral."
www.stltoday.com/news/local/g...
"The family was a beloved member of our community; their children received their first sacraments in our parishes..."
"This is not a gray area... What is happening is gravely immoral."
www.stltoday.com/news/local/g...
St. Louis Archdiocese wants end to 'mass deportation,' says immigrant treatment 'sinful'
Archbishop Mitchell Rozanski called for a path to legal status for those without documentation.
www.stltoday.com
September 28, 2026 at 5:29 PM
"Glendy and Nixon's children are now orphans," the archbishop said...
"The family was a beloved member of our community; their children received their first sacraments in our parishes..."
"This is not a gray area... What is happening is gravely immoral."
www.stltoday.com/news/local/g...
"The family was a beloved member of our community; their children received their first sacraments in our parishes..."
"This is not a gray area... What is happening is gravely immoral."
www.stltoday.com/news/local/g...
*Nods in just watching Black people in New Orleans denied entry into and hunted down within surrounding parishes during Katrina*
The cultural landscape of the US would be more recognizable to a Haitian than it would be to, say, a Frenchman
“...we recognize the fact that, on the basis of cultural similarity, people from Western Europe are going to fit in better with the American way of life than people from Haiti,” said Engel. He quickly added: “That’s not a racially charged statement — it’s a culturally charged statement.”
August 4, 2025 at 6:38 PM
*Nods in just watching Black people in New Orleans denied entry into and hunted down within surrounding parishes during Katrina*
So here's the real take-away most people are waiting for from the TEC Trajectory study: what distinguishes growing from declining parishes and can declining parishes... do what growing parishes do? #TECTrajectory 🕯️
September 2, 2026 at 4:35 AM
So here's the real take-away most people are waiting for from the TEC Trajectory study: what distinguishes growing from declining parishes and can declining parishes... do what growing parishes do? #TECTrajectory 🕯️
📢EXCELLENT RESOURCE KLAXON📢
warwick.ac.uk/cwad
V. Hitchman & teams' #EarlyModern parish data inc. 🗃️
1) Spreadsheet listing ALL parishes in England and Wales, with maps showing them
2) individual spreadsheets for all counties, showing survival/finding info for churchwarden accounts
warwick.ac.uk/cwad
V. Hitchman & teams' #EarlyModern parish data inc. 🗃️
1) Spreadsheet listing ALL parishes in England and Wales, with maps showing them
2) individual spreadsheets for all counties, showing survival/finding info for churchwarden accounts
July 15, 2024 at 2:34 PM
📢EXCELLENT RESOURCE KLAXON📢
warwick.ac.uk/cwad
V. Hitchman & teams' #EarlyModern parish data inc. 🗃️
1) Spreadsheet listing ALL parishes in England and Wales, with maps showing them
2) individual spreadsheets for all counties, showing survival/finding info for churchwarden accounts
warwick.ac.uk/cwad
V. Hitchman & teams' #EarlyModern parish data inc. 🗃️
1) Spreadsheet listing ALL parishes in England and Wales, with maps showing them
2) individual spreadsheets for all counties, showing survival/finding info for churchwarden accounts
All precincts reporting in the sheriff’s race runoff tonight in Caddo, one of Louisiana’s most populous parishes…
… and it’s a ONE VOTE margin!
… and it’s a ONE VOTE margin!
November 19, 2023 at 4:45 AM
All precincts reporting in the sheriff’s race runoff tonight in Caddo, one of Louisiana’s most populous parishes…
… and it’s a ONE VOTE margin!
… and it’s a ONE VOTE margin!
Don't let Jeff tell you this is just about New Orleans and Baton Rouge voters. He was rejected all over the state.
Amendments 1, 2, and 4 only won in 14 of 64 parishes. Amendment 3 only won in 11 parishes.
Amendments 1, 2, and 4 only won in 14 of 64 parishes. Amendment 3 only won in 11 parishes.
March 30, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Don't let Jeff tell you this is just about New Orleans and Baton Rouge voters. He was rejected all over the state.
Amendments 1, 2, and 4 only won in 14 of 64 parishes. Amendment 3 only won in 11 parishes.
Amendments 1, 2, and 4 only won in 14 of 64 parishes. Amendment 3 only won in 11 parishes.
A piece of info I’d like to know as nonstop coverage of a closed meeting continues: what % of the Cardinals voting on the new Pope are embroiled in child-abuse scandals in their parishes.? It’s a number larger than 1.
May 7, 2025 at 5:27 PM
A piece of info I’d like to know as nonstop coverage of a closed meeting continues: what % of the Cardinals voting on the new Pope are embroiled in child-abuse scandals in their parishes.? It’s a number larger than 1.
when I say "average right-wing Catholic" again imagine I'm talking about a Reagan compared to a Trump
they love immigrants! immigrants are their base! so many US Catholic parishes are fueled by big immigrant families and run by immigrant priests, many coming from socially conservative countries
they love immigrants! immigrants are their base! so many US Catholic parishes are fueled by big immigrant families and run by immigrant priests, many coming from socially conservative countries
April 9, 2026 at 1:31 AM
when I say "average right-wing Catholic" again imagine I'm talking about a Reagan compared to a Trump
they love immigrants! immigrants are their base! so many US Catholic parishes are fueled by big immigrant families and run by immigrant priests, many coming from socially conservative countries
they love immigrants! immigrants are their base! so many US Catholic parishes are fueled by big immigrant families and run by immigrant priests, many coming from socially conservative countries
“For Catholic parishes, for Catholic ministries, this is a disaster,” @antheabutler.bsky.social said.
NEW: A new, unusual report issued by U.S. Catholic bishops and a group of evangelical Christian orgs claims 1 in 12 Christians live in households that could be impacted by Trump's mass deportation plans.
That includes nearly *1 in 5 Catholics.* religionnews.com/2025/03/31/e...
That includes nearly *1 in 5 Catholics.* religionnews.com/2025/03/31/e...
Evangelical, Catholic groups: 1 in 12 Christians could be impacted by Trump deportations
(RNS) — The report serves as both a theological and data-driven refutation of the president’s campaign pledge to enact 'the largest deportation in US history.'
religionnews.com
April 1, 2025 at 1:30 PM
“For Catholic parishes, for Catholic ministries, this is a disaster,” @antheabutler.bsky.social said.