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Catholic network: Nations have ‘moral duty’ to fight climate change
In a statement released ahead of the U.N. Climate Action Summit, which starts in New York Sept. 23, they described the rate of climate change as an emergency, a social crisis and an environmental catastrophe.
Catholic League standings in 6 sports
John Knebels checks the pulse of the league with the latest standings in boys' and girls' soccer, volleyball, field hockey, tennis and football.
Review of Canadian Caritas is hurting its credibility, says ex-president
Development and Peace is being criticized by a handful of Canadian bishops who suspect the organization might be supporting partners that do not conform with the church's moral values, especially regarding women's sexuality and abortion.
New European cardinal spent more than two decades in Japan
Luxembourg's first cardinal will help defend Europe against populism and nationalism, while bringing his small country's diplomatic traditions to bear in church affairs, said a close associate.
Archdiocese invites faithful on pilgrimage to Mary’s shrine
Plans are underway for the Oct. 19 visit of parishioners of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to one of the world's great churches, the Basilica National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C.
Maine voters won’t get chance to veto suicide, abortion laws at ballot box
Bishop Robert P. Deeley of Portland said he was "saddened to learn" that physician-assisted suicide and taxpayer-funded abortions will not face a statewide vote "despite the great opposition" to both laws.
Good Shepherd Catholic School’s 6th Annual Golf Outing & Dinner
A full day of "fore!" and fun open to all community members, Queen of Peace parishioners, GSC parents, and friends of the school.
Eritrean bishops protest government seizure of Catholic schools
The closure of its schools follows the seizure of its clinics and other medical facilities in June.
Mass celebrates life of famed Memphis Catholic who founded order
A high Mass in Latin was celebrated in remembrance of prominent Memphis historical figure Mother Mary Agnes Magevney (1841-1891) at St. Peter Church, sponsored by the Magevney Society.
‘They have lost absolutely everything,’ say volunteers back from Bahamas
The government of the Bahamas says that the official death toll following Dorian has reached 50, and hundreds remain officially listed as missing while search-and-rescue teams continue to comb through widespread wreckage.