We live in a world where self-absorption reigns supreme. Accordingly, the concept of self-denial is incomprehensible to most, and an anathema to others. Yet this is what Lent means. It is the most countercultural idea in America, and indeed in the entire Western world. That's because we've lost our moorings, which are grounded in Christianity. The [...]
Representatives of the clergy from several religions were present at the inauguration of Zohran Mamdani. But no Catholic priest was there. Representatives of the clergy from several religions were present at Mamdani's Interfaith Breakfast on February 6. But no Catholic priest was there. Significantly, the UJA-Federation of New York, the New York Board of Rabbis and [...]
Turning Point USA, founded by Charlie Kirk, has been denied a chapter status at St. John's University. The student government at the Queens, New York campus did not give any reason, requesting that they reapply. But they have already been denied twice, and without cause. There is reason to believe that a political bias may be [...]
At 9:57 a.m. on February 11, we called for the outster of Carrie Prejean Boller from President Trump's Religious Liberty Commission. At 10:03 a.m., the chairman of the panel, Dan Patrick, announced she was booted. What triggered her ouster were her remarks she made on February 9. She told her fellow panelists and the audience that [...]
The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in January on whether boys can compete in girls' sports. The very idea that this has to occupy the time of the high court is testimony to the sexual confusion that is widespread not only in America, but in western civilization; the rest of the world is a lot [...]
Bill Donohue Bill Donohue, Christianity in the Crosshairs: Ruling Class and Radicals Find a Common Enemy (TAN Books, 2026) The average Joe spends his time at work, and with his family and friends. He may vote, but politics is not his passion. He basically wants to be left alone. But the ruling class—the decision makers who [...]
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani likes to hire anti-Jewish and anti-Catholic bigots. This is incontestable: see our website for the proof. Everyone on the list was either on his transition team or served in an advisory capacity. Some are now working in his administration. Many hate Israel and are trying to weaken its economy through [...]
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani wasted no time sending a message to the city's faith communities: on his first day in office, he said they would not be afforded heightened protection at their houses of worship. Indeed, he rescinded an executive order to this effect signed by his predecessor, Eric Adams.* Most of the news [...]
In the last edition of Catalyst, it was reported in a book review that Detroit Archbishop Edward J. Weisenburger had "banned" the Traditional Latin Mass (TLM) at the end of June. His Excellency wrote a very kind letter to Bill Donohue that provided detailed information how this account was not accurate. Changes were made before and [...]
Orwell warned us about elites who manipulate the masses by manipulating the language, and subsequent events have proven him to be more accurate than previously believed. It is our secular elites, in particular, who seek to control language so as to abet thought control. Before examining some recent examples, it is important to recognize that changes [...]
