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Typhoon Haiyan victims in Philippines pick up pieces with church help
Through early June, the social action arm of the Catholic Church has been able to help about 1.8 million people affected by the Typhoon Haiyan that struck the central Philippines in 2013.
Cardinal-designate focuses on the pastoral at doctrinal congregation
Cardinal-designate Luis F. Ladaria Ferrer has had his share of surprises, which culminated in his appointment as prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith and now as a cardinal.
The pope’s man in Rome: Vicar for Rome diocese to become cardinal
Cardinal-designate Angelo De Donatis, 64, found out Pope Francis intended to make him a cardinal while listening to the car radio May 20 as he was driving home from a parish visit.
Ordination of first U.S.-born Hmong-American priest a milestone
Although he is a Twin Cities native, Father Toulee Peter Ly, 35, drew Hmong-American Catholics from around the country to the ordination, where he received holy orders with three other men.
Syro-Malabar Catholic Church makes history with two ordinations
UPDATED - In a June 2 ceremony in Tampa, Florida, Father Rajeev Philip became the second U.S.-born priest to be ordained for the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church. His ordination came about a month after that of U.S.-born Father Kevin Mundackal.
Catholic women speak up about #MeToo movement, sexual revolution
Speakers at a national conference noted the movement's widespread outrage over sexual harassment, but also a re-evaluation of the effects of sexual activity and a second look at encyclical "Humanae Vitae."
IHM Sisters’ Night
This is a great opportunity for young women ages 18-35 who are curious about religious life to spend a little time with the sisters in an informal setting.
Discernment Retreat
Single young women ages 18-35 are invited to come for a weekend of prayer, spiritual conferences, meals, and times of recreation with the sisters.
Opioid Awareness Community Night
Meet with community leaders, county staff, and other vendors about resources available to combat the opioid crisis in Montgomery County.
High court quashes ruling in case of detained teenager seeking abortion
If the Supreme Court had not acted, the lower court's ruling could have set a precedent that would have allowed minors in similar situations to obtain abortions.