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Additional archdiocesan offices reveal financial statements
Audited financial statements were released today for Catholic schools, cemeteries, the seminary, Nutritional Development Services and St. John Vianney Hospital for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2016.
Sidewalk counselor says ‘heart goes out’ to women in crisis pregnancies
It didn't take long for Nicky Peters to feel the drama of being a sidewalk counselor outside Planned Parenthood in St. Paul.
CRS president: Denying entry to refugees won’t make U.S. safer
While U.S. elected officials have an obligation to protect the security of Americans, denying entry to desperate refugees will not make the country safer, said the president and CEO of Catholic Relief Services.
Catholics oppose Trump actions on border wall, sanctuary communities
Agencies cited the words of Pope Francis in criticizing the president's actions and pledged to support and serve migrants in the United States.
Catholics south of U.S. border say wall won’t deter desperate migrants
Sister Leticia Gutierrez, Mexico director of the Scalabrini Mission for Migrants and Refugees, said "the United States will not stop being an attractive place for people" who live in such dangerous conditions.
Pope prays for victims of deadly wildfires in Chile
Pope Francis sent his condolences to the victims and survivors of one of the worst wildfires in Chile's history.
Church implements Colombian peace accord with reflection, action, prayer
No sector of society can unite Colombia single-handedly after a half-century of war, but the Catholic church's painstaking local reconciliation effort is a significant step to address the complex situation, Msgr. Hector Fabio Henao said.
School staff’s quick actions help save life of child who had heart attack
The three staffers are credited with their quick actions to help save the life of Ethan, who had a heart attack on the school playground in May 2016.
Catholic agencies file brief in case involving hospitals’ pension dispute
Five Catholic entities called on the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn lower court decisions involving church pensions and whether religious hospitals and schools can be exempt from complying with a federal law covering employee pension benefits.
Discovering Your Inner Champion
Cranaleith Spiritual Center is hosting a seminar to inspire women to use their voice and vision for maximum impact.