FROM OUR EDITORS— May 17, 2026 – Ascension of the Lord/7th Sunday of Easter
Para la versión en español, haga clic aquí. This week, we celebrate Laudato Si´ Week. We observe the eleventh anniversary since the promulgation of Pope Francis’s landmark encyclical On Care […]read more
SUNDAY’S GOSPEL— May 17, 2026 – Ascension of the Lord/7th Sunday of Easter*
Para la versión en español, haga clic aquí. Ascension of the Lord: Matthew 28:16–20 7th Sunday of Easter: John 17:1–11a “And behold, I am with you always, until the end […]read more
EVANGELIO DOMINICAL—17.o de mayo de 2026 – Ascensión del Señor/7.o Domingo de Pascua*
For the English version, click here. Ascensión del Señor: Mateo 28, 16–20 7.o Domingo de Pascua: Juan 17, 1–11 “Yo estoy con ustedes todos los días hasta el fin de […]read more
Preserving Human Voices and Faces in an AI World
In his message for the 60th World Day of Social Communications (English, Spanish) on Sunday, May 17, Pope Leo focuses on the theme, Preserving Human Voices and Faces / Custodiar […]read more
The Ascension and Other Summer Solemnities
As we celebrate the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord* on either Thursday (May 14) or on Sunday (May 17), this is a good time to talk with children […]read more
A Family Event for Pentecost
Celebrate Pentecost with a family event! The arrival of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost was such a powerful experience that the Apostles could only express it in terms of the […]read more
Spring and Summer Saints and Feasts
There’s lots to celebrate in spring and summer! Use these activities in class or send them home for the children to complete over the summer break. The signs of spring […]read more
SUNDAY’S GOSPEL— May 3, 2026 – 5th Sunday of Easter
Para la versión en español, haga clic aquí. John 14:1–12 Jesus directs us to not let our hearts be troubled. Our faith in Jesus can keep us filled with God’s […]read more
EVANGELIO DOMINICAL—3.er de mayo de 2026 – 5.o Domingo de Pascua
For the English version, click here. Juan 14, 1–12 Jesús nos dice que no perdamos la paz. Nuestra fe en Jesús puede llenarnos de la paz de Dios. En el […]read more
How Much Did They Learn?
It will soon be time to assess your students to see how much they learned and retained through this year. Post (or Final) Tests are available in both English and […]read more
Late Close and Summer Lessons
If your program or school year extends beyond our last regular lesson on Sunday, May 10, we encourage you to consider our Summer Solemnities Unit. These full lessons can be […]read more
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David Dziena
Publisher
David Dziena is the Publisher of Pflaum Publishing Group. He has also served as Executive Editor and […]
Joan McKamey
Project Editor
Joan McKamey, project editor, joined the Gospel Weeklies editorial team in September 2016. […]
Erika De Urquidi
Bilingual Editor
Erika De Urquidi, bilingual editor, joined Bayard, Inc. in July 2018. During her 15 years as a professional translator […]









