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Caravan of Louisiana parishioners takes supplies, hope to Harvey victims
The caravan left St. Catherine of Siena in Metairie, Louisiana, at 4:30 a.m., and the bus of volunteers arrived back home at midnight. In Beaumont, the first stop, volunteers first unloaded 18-wheelers already on site before unloading three of their own.
Discussion focuses on civility, tolerance as key to religious freedom
Religious freedom requires tolerance of differing viewpoints -- including the voices of nonreligious people -- in addition to the free practice of faith to assure civility in American society, speakers said during a Brookings Institution program.
Logistical problems slow outreach, facilities assessment in Florida Keys
The Overseas Highway through the Florida Keys was not yet fully open, making it impossible for to get a firsthand look at the devastation to Middle and Lower Keys.
Florida diocesan official says normal life at standstill after Irma
Standing water in many communities of Southwest Florida will need to recede before Knights of Columbus emergency deliveries and disaster response programming can get underway.
Bishops urge extending renewal deadline for DACA youth in Texas, Florida
The Trump administration announced Sept. 5 the DACA program would end in six months if Congress does not pass legislation to make the program permanent.
Carmelite sister cleans up after Irma with a chainsaw, becomes sensation
A video shows Carmelite Sister Margaret Ann Laechelin, wearing the Carmelites’ brown tunic, chopping apart a tree with chainsaw.
Parish pantry volunteers say getting ahead of Irma helped people cope
Only 15 to 20 people showed up for bagged goods at the church. That's at least partly because of foresight: "About 160 people stocked up Sept. 5, because they knew the storm was coming" before Irma arrived.
Bannon remarks on ’60 Minutes’ revive anti-Catholic, anti-immigrant views
Bannon's complaint of a political and economic ulterior motive for the U.S. Catholic Church's traditional support of immigrants is one the most persistent anti-Catholic legends of American politics.
Bishops pray for ‘safety, care’ of all hit hard by two massive hurricanes
"We also pray for the safety of, and in thanksgiving for, the first responders who are risking their lives at this very moment in care for their neighbors, especially those who are elderly, sick, homeless, or otherwise already in need of special assistance," the statement said.
Speakers: Common humanity ‘underpins’ all U.N. work for peace, justice
People from all walks of life who share a global vision of peace, justice and universal respect for human dignity can draw inspiration from the lives and sacrifices of those who perished in the 9/11 terrorist attacks.