During his public ministry, a small staff of women kept Archbishop Sheen's mission letters moving.

The initiative will take place August 18 through October 31, which includes the month-long commemoration of Respect Life Month observed each October.

Pope Leo XIV encourages priests to respect the liturgical norms for the celebration of Mass, in a message to participants in a Vatican-organized meeting in Oregon.

San Rafael sisters formalize new ties to a growing national network.

“May we continue to work together for the common good and for a society in which all citizens are able to participate fully and faithfully in our democracy," the bishop said.