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Catholic schools ‘help us see the world through Jesus’ eyes,’ says bishop
The mood within St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral in Trenton was that of a joyous, faith-filled family reunion during the Trenton Diocese's annual Mass for Catholic schools.
Women CEOs say faith guides their work in bringing Gospel to the needy
"I have to be grounded in the Gospel. I have to pray. I have to start and end my day in prayer. I have to listen to what God, what Jesus is saying to me in the Gospel," said Dominican Sister Donna Markham.
Cause opens for Florida martyrs who proclaimed faith ‘at all cost’
The outdoor Mass and opening of the sainthood cause for 86 Florida martyrs -- known as Antonio Cuipa and Companions -- was celebrated Oct. 12, just east of Tallahassee, the site of what will become the Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Martyrs.
Irish-born actress Maureen O’Hara dies; was icon of golden age of movies
Maureen O'Hara, one of the last icons of the golden age of movies, died Oct. 24 in Boise. She was 95. A lifelong Catholic and native of Ireland, she moved to Boise in 2012 to be close to her grandson.
House bill holds up federal funds for Planned Parenthood for a year
The provision is part of a reconciliation bill -- H.R. 3762 -- that voids some major provisions of the Obama administration's Affordable Care Law.
Energetic Georgia priest wins Catholic Extension’s Lumen Christi Award
The construction of St. Anthony of Padua Church in Ray City, scheduled to be dedicated in March, is a dream come true for Catholics in this area of southern Georgia near Valdosta in the Savannah Diocese.
Hospice patients teach a lot about facing death, doctor says
Dying patients, in the view of a doctor working 40 years in hospices, can teach lessons of trust and gratitude. They offer four gifts: the opportunity to say "I'm sorry," "I love you," "thank you" and "goodbye, I'll be OK."
At hearing, stronger global response urged for Europe’s refugee crisis
In the two-and-a-half-hour hearing convened by the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, lawmakers and witnesses alike described the refugee situation as enormous, unparalleled and one that cries out for a stronger global response.
St. Louis pastors, civic leaders puzzled by church fires
Catholic and Protestant pastors in the city are grappling with, and coming together over, a spate of fires at seven churches over two weeks.
St. Maria Goretti called a friend who never leaves ‘a heart untouched’
From September to November of this year, the major relics of St. Maria Goretti are making a pilgrimage to the United States in what is called the "pilgrimage of mercy" -- an effort to prepare and catechize the U.S. for the Year of Mercy beginning Dec. 8.