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Catholic Charities’ agencies continue to help Florida’s hurricane victims

Catholic Charities Diocese of Venice has set up several drive-thru emergency supply distribution sites throughout the affected areas.

Bishop of Trenton, N.J., issues catechetical series on the Eucharist

Trenton Bishop David M. O'Connell has written a new catechetical series on the Eucharist as a resource for the eucharistic revival taking place in the U.S. over the next three years.

Buffalo Diocese, N.Y. attorney general settle lawsuit over sexual abuse

The Diocese of Buffalo and the New York attorney general's office have reached a settlement in a 2020 civil lawsuit filed by the state regarding the diocese's handling of clergy sexual abuse allegations.

Catholic Charities celebrates home rebuilding after Kentucky tornadoes

Catholic Charities looks forward to rebuilding more homes as they continue serving hundreds of clients who were affected by the tornadoes.

Pope names pastor in New Orleans as auxiliary bishop of Atlanta

Pope Francis has appointed Father John-Nhan Tran, a priest in the Archdiocese of New Orleans and pastor of Mary Queen of Peace in Mandeville, Louisiana, as auxiliary bishop of Atlanta.

Missouri bishop offers prayers after deadly school shooting

Archbishop Mitchell T. Rozanski of St. Louis and Bishop W. Shawn McKnight of Jefferson City, Missouri, offered prayers after three people died following an Oct. 24 shooting at a high school in St. Louis.

Thousands honor memory, social justice advocacy of Archbishop Fiorenza

Over the course of three days, thousands honored the memory and legacy of retired Archbishop Joseph A. Fiorenza, the longtime bishop of Galveston-Houston, who died Sept. 19 in Houston at the age of 91.

Chicago’s Father Michael Pfleger is removed from ministry over abuse allegation

The popular priest and outspoken advocate against gun violence, gangs, poverty and racism will stand down as the Chicago Archdiocese reviews allegations of abuse involving a minor more than 30 years ago.

‘Walking with Moms in Need’ helps expectant, new moms ‘where they’re at’

Data is still pending on the U.S. bishops' outreach to vulnerable pregnant women, but early indications paint an encouraging picture.

Bishop Seitz criticizes expansion of Title 42 to ‘vulnerable’ Venezuelans

Under the new rules, Venezuelans who cross the border illegally are being be deported to Mexico, a move that will have "an immediate impact" on border communities, said Bishop Mark Seitz of El Paso.