Five Things To Remember On Dec. 9

1. Catholic News Service reports that for agenda for the 2015 Synod of Bishops on the family, the Vatican is "sending the world's Catholic bishops' conferences a list of questions on a range of topics..."

2. Pope Francis celebrated the feast of the Immaculate Conception in Piazza di Spagna Dec. 8.

3. Today, we remember St. Juan Diego to whom the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared on a hill in Mexico in the 16th century.

4. Are you following our Instagram at @USCCB?

5. God loves you.