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Milwaukee parishes meet rising violence by walking and listening

One pastor takes a daily walk through neighborhoods of his city parish. "He's bold because I wouldn't be walking this neighborhood," said one resident. "And I live over here."

Judge sides with L.A. archbishop to protect sisters from ‘bad deal’

A Los Angeles urban developer lost her bid in court to obtain a vacant I.H.M. Sisters' convent. Pop star Katy Perry had proposed an alternate offer.

White House’s new power plant rules welcomed by U.S. bishops

Archbishop Thomas G. Wenski of Miami called the plan to limit carbon emissions from coal-fired plants and curb climate change "an important step forward."

Videos on fetal tissue prompt call to pro-life awareness

Whether or not undercover videos discussing the illegal sale of fetal body parts will lead to defunding Planned Parenthood or criminal charges, the videos have brought the practice to light.

Ethical issues arise from ‘undercover’ abortion videos

Does exposing alleged wrongdoing connected to abortion -- the taking of life -- trump the act of reporters misrepresenting themselves -- lying -- to obtain sting videos?

New study shows link between TV viewing and Alzheimer’s

The study was conducted by researchers at the Northern California Institute for Research and Education in San Francisco. The focus wasn't squarely on TV, but it was on sedentary lifestyles -- of which TV watching is an obvious part.

Despite successes, Older Americans Act faces uncertain future in Congress

The programs funded under the act -- such as Meals on Wheels, senior centers, health screenings, adult day care, respite services, transportation services, elder abuse prevention and a long-term care ombudsman program -- have become a part of the everyday lives of millions of seniors.

Congress urged to ensure ‘fair and just wages’ for all workers

"An economy thrives only when it is centered on the dignity and well-being of the workers and families in it," said the letter signed by Sister Markham and Archbishop Wenski, chairman of the Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.

‘Women Betrayed’ rallies across U.S. urge defunding of Planned Parenthood

Pro-life advocates from across the Salt Lake Valley rallied peacefully in front of Planned Parenthood July 28, calling for state and federal officials to investigate and defund Planned Parenthood.

Box believed to be Catholic artifact found at site of Jamestown church

The identities of four men discovered almost two years ago at the site of Jamestown's historic 1608 church have been identified and one of the men had been buried with a silver box that is "likely a Catholic reliquary."