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Clinton ahead among Catholics in poll; Latinos, white women lead way
Catholics are giving a decided edge to Hillary Clinton, as she has a 5-to-4 margin over Donald Trump, according to a new poll released Oct. 31 at a news conference at the National Press Club.
U.S. Catholics urged to weigh issues carefully as they enter voting booth
In the weeks leading up the hotly contested Nov. 8 election, many Catholic bishops have written columns, issued statements or preached homilies encouraging their people to weigh the issues carefully as they enter the voting booth.
Kits offer Louisianians a way to refurnish their flood-damaged homes
The Home Starter Kit, quite simply, offers families the opportunity to purchase pre-selected furniture either at cost, or if they meet financial requirements, at no cost.
Pope sends Detroit bishop to Guam archdiocese hit by abuse allegations
Coadjutor Archbishop Michael J. Byrnes, 58, also was given "special faculties" or authority in the Archdiocese of Agana, according to a Vatican press release Oct. 31.
Rabid anti-Catholic views of late pamphleteer kept him marginalized
Memories of fundamentalist pamphleteer Jack T. Chick, who attacked Catholic beliefs and faith practices for more than 50 years, depend on the generation of those doing the remembering.
In Syria, danger and misery are abundant, but solutions are scarce
"The cradle of civilizations and the birthplace of Judaism, Christianity and Islam, the Middle East has become the theater of incredible brutality," said Archbishop Bernardito Auza.
Enrollment growth prompts Boston archdiocesan seminary to buy back space
Rapid growth in the number of men entering St. John's Seminary in Brighton to study for the priesthood has prompted the Boston Archdiocese to buy back space from Boston College to accommodate the increase.
Investments, merger, closures part of Baltimore archdiocesan schools plan
Schools in the Archdiocese of Baltimore will see $86 million in investments over the next decade under a plan to strengthen the quality of education.
Studies track effect of family encouragement on vocation pursuit
There is no doubt, according to Gray, that the influence of family contributes to a son or daughter’s decision on whether to pursue a religious vocation. But, just as parents can encourage a vocation, they also can discourage consideration of a vocation.
Brothers who are now priests say strong family life key to all vocations
All priests share a common brotherhood in their deep bond of ordained life and ministry. Fathers Anthony and John Hollowell, David and Doug Marcotte, and Andrew and Benjamin Syberg experience it at an even deeper level as brothers.