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California Catholic high school makes millions from Snapchat investment

The idea for investing in the messaging app that sends photos and videos which disappear after viewing, came from a school parent, Barry Eggers, who also happens to be a venture capitalist.

Minnesota diocese files to reorganize under U.S. Bankruptcy Code

The legal step was "the fairest way to resolve sexual abuse claims while allowing the church to continue its essential work of serving people in our local communities," Bishop LeVoir said in a statement.

Evangelization at the margins drives USCCB convocation planning

This summer's convocation of American Catholic leaders will give the 3,000 participants a better understanding of what it means to be missionary disciples who evangelize in every facet of their lives.

Trump signs new executive order on refugees, excludes Iraq from ban

Iraq had been one of seven nations in the original order, issued Jan. 27 but the implementation of which was blocked in the courts. The new order will not take effect until March 16.

Parishes, online tools, quiet times can take Lenten prayer up a notch

Those who can't make it to church can tap into tools for prayer right on their computers or smartphones with everything from virtual Stations of the Cross to apps that track spiritual activities or offer help on preparing for confession, praying the rosary or reading the Bible.

Bishops: Congress must consider budget’s moral, human dimensions

"A central moral measure of any budget proposal is how it affects 'the least of these' (Matthew 25). The needs of those who are hungry and homeless, vulnerable and at risk, without work or in poverty should come first," the six chairmen said.

Trump visits Catholic school in Florida to show school choice support

UPDATED - The president was joined by Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, and Florida Gov. Rick Scott in a tour of the school that started with a visit to a fourth-grade class.

Jesuits use personal stories to illustrate public policy priorities

If immigration, the environment, at-risk youth and the marginalized are your public policy priorities, why not elicit personal testimonies from those for whom the issue is central to their life and ministry?

Bishops’ stances vary on sanctuary for immigrants facing deportation

The bishop of Sacramento, California, said Catholic churches in the diocese could offer sanctuary to immigrants facing deportation, while the archbishop of Washington cautioned that offering sanctuary does not legally guarantee protection if federal agents come calling.

Pope Francis, Day would have been ‘good friends,’ says granddaughter

Mary Hennessy was at St. Norbert College in De Pere Feb. 23 to talk about her newly released book, "Dorothy Day: The World Will Be Saved by Beauty: An Intimate Portrait of My Grandmother."