FBI Targets Vile Pittsburgh Church Vandals
In a heartbreaking act of sacrilege, vandals targeted Saint Elisabeth of Hungary Church in Baldwin—part of the Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish—defacing sacred spaces with anti-Catholic and antisemitic graffiti. The beloved statue of the Virgin Mary was desecrated under the cover of darkness between July 8 and 9, forcing parishioners like Mark Fortunato, whose family has worshipped there since the 1960s, to confront an unimaginable violation of their sacred ground. The destruction didn’t stop there: perpetrators also defiled a commemorative plaque and a convent door, striking at the very heart of a faith community rooted in resilience and reverence. Parishioners like Joe Burich, whose son was baptized within the church’s now-wounded walls, are left reeling at the attack on what he rightfully calls "a holy place." As the FBI takes over the investigation and the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh pledges to release further information, the faithful now pray for justice—and for the healing of a community affronted by evil.
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Saint Augustine of Hippo (354 CE)November 13, 2025
Augustine was bishop of Hippo, a Roman city that is now Annaba, Algeria. In his early 30s, he converted to Christianity, gave up his position as professor of rhetoric, became a bishop, and turned his home into a monastery. He served for more than 40 years. While he lay dying, Vandals destroyed his city but spared his library. His writings, which include Confessions and De Civitate Dei, deeply influenced Western Christianity. What now-extinct religion did he originally practice? Discuss
Augustine was bishop of Hippo, a Roman city that is now Annaba, Algeria. In his early 30s, he converted to Christianity, gave up his position as professor of rhetoric, became a bishop, and turned his home into a monastery. He served for more than 40 years. While he lay dying, Vandals destroyed his city but spared his library. His writings, which include Confessions and De Civitate Dei, deeply influenced Western Christianity. What now-extinct religion did he originally practice? Today’s Holiday
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Feast of St. Frances CabriniNovember 13, 2025
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Running the GauntletNovember 13, 2025
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Nevado del Ruiz Erupts in Colombia (1985)November 13, 2025
When ash began to fall on the Colombian town of Armero, local authorities assured residents that it was safe to stay put, despite geologists' warnings to the contrary. It had been more than 140 years since the last serious eruption of the Nevado del Ruiz, known to residents as "the Sleeping Lion." That night, a lahar—a massive flow of mud and debris—swept down the side of the erupting volcano, destroying Armero. It was the worst natural disaster in Columbian history. How many people were killed? Discuss
When ash began to fall on the Colombian town of Armero, local authorities assured residents that it was safe to stay put, despite geologists' warnings to the contrary. It had been more than 140 years since the last serious eruption of the Nevado del Ruiz, known to residents as "the Sleeping Lion." That night, a lahar—a massive flow of mud and debris—swept down the side of the erupting volcano, destroying Armero. It was the worst natural disaster in Columbian history. How many people were killed? 
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