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Catholic dioceses in South ‘in a growth mode,’ says Atlanta archbishop

The Catholic dioceses of the Carolinas and Georgia are experiencing record growth, Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory of Atlanta said during a meeting of the U.S. Catholic Church's Atlanta province.

Parish prays for congressman in critical condition after shooting

More than 150 people attended a prayer service at St. Catherine of Siena Church in Metairie June 14 to pray for the recovery of House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, and other victims of a shooting in Alexandria, Virginia, early that morning.

Quebec bishops offer prayers, encouragement for flood victims

While the Quebec bishops are in Rome for their "ad limina" visits, they have expressed solidarity with those affected by the floods in their Canadian province.

Struggle against the ‘culture of destruction,’ pope tells teens

Pope Francis told Italian students May 6 he was shocked when a massive U.S. bomb used in Afghanistan was referred to as "the mother of all bombs."

Historic Israeli church reopens in Galilee 20 months after arson attack

Two suspects have been held under administrative detention since July 2015 for involvement in the arson, which police are treating as a hate crime.

Maryland senator, agencies continue to fight refugee ban

Sen. Benjamin L. Cardin praised CRS, Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service, and other organizations that make Baltimore what he called "one of the major centers" for refugee advocacy and resettlement.

St Raymond Church brings joy in Mount Airy

The parish community of St. Raymond in Philadelphia’s Mount Airy section gathered to worship God joyfully in the Mass on Sunday morning, Oct. 23. The parish’s pastor, Father Christopher Walsh, was the celebrant and homilist. St. Raymond’s is located at Williams Avenue and Vernon Street, Philadelphia. See photos of the Mass here. (Video by Sarah Webb)

St Raymond Church fills Mount Airy with joy

The parish community of St. Raymond in Philadelphia’s Mount Airy section gathered to worship God joyfully in the Mass on Sunday morning, Oct. 23. The parish’s pastor, Father Christopher Walsh, was the celebrant and homilist. St. Raymond’s is located at Williams Avenue and Vernon Street, Philadelphia. See photos of the Mass here. (Video by Sarah Webb)

Teens gather for a Metanoia moment

Thousands of Catholic high school sophomores, who normally would make their class retreat at their individual schools, gathered for the inaugural archdiocesan retreat for sophs Oct. 17 at La Salle University. Read full coverage of the retreat here. (Video by Sarah Webb)

Video message urges politicians to respect religious freedom

Archbishop Joseph Kurtz has released a video statement inviting all Catholics to take time in the final weeks before the presidential election to reflect on the founding principles of the United States and on Gospel truths.