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Blue Mass celebrated as ‘source of comfort, encouragement’ for police
"Every day you put your lives on the line to keep the citizens of our city safe, and build bonds of trust," Archbishop Lori said in his homily.
For some, sitting back in the face of violence just won’t do
The No Boundaries Coalition is a Catholic Campaign for Human Development-funded grass-roots organization working to break down barriers between people, boost understanding and communication, and, ultimately, reduce violence.
Catholics celebrate nation’s newest cathedral, growth of church in South
The Bishop of Knoxville greeted more than 1,000 people to dedicate the 28,000-square-foot Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, calling it a historic day in the life of the Catholic Church in East Tennessee.
Time is now to address gun violence in ‘comprehensive way,’ say bishops
In the aftermath of the tragic attack Feb. 14 at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, "this moment calls for an honest and practical dialogue around a series of concrete proposals -- not partisanship and overheated rhetoric," they said in a joint statement March 5.
Admissions not affected by gun-law protests, some Catholic colleges say
Statements on Twitter, school websites and blogs have assured high school seniors and future college applicants that they would not be adversely affected by joining in peaceful protests on this issue.
Son’s meeting with birth mother who nearly aborted him made into film
The half-hour feature shows the emotional reunion between David Scotton and each of his birth parents. His adoptive parents are with him every step of the way.
Cardinal Wuerl invites parishes to help strengthen marriage, family life
The Archbishop of Washington celebrated a Mass March 4 joined by families from the archdiocese, calling on them and their parishes to help strengthen the Catholic Church's marriage and family outreach, guided by Pope Francis' "Amoris Laetitia."
Immigrants, advocates navigating post-DACA-deadline landscape
The Supreme Court's action keeps DACA intact for those currently with DACA status. The rulings do not make DACA available to those who had not already applied for it.
Washington parishes learn of plan to implement ‘Amoris Laetitia’
Cardinal Donald Wuerl has issued a 58-page pastoral plan to implement Pope Francis' letter, "The Joy of Love", issued two years ago after a Vatican synod examined challenges facing married couples and families in today's world.
Thousands attend Rev. Graham’s ‘last crusade’ under revival-style tent
Under a billowing white tent and Carolina blue sky, Christian leaders and close friends said goodbye to "America's pastor," the Rev. Billy Graham, during a private funeral service March 2.