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Dioceses in Hurricane Laura’s path report damage
After the storm made landfall with winds of 150 mph along the Texas-Louisiana border early on Aug. 27, bishops from the region began checking on parishes in its path.
Going solar, Virginia parishes, schools save money, offset carbon
Seven Catholic entities in the Richmond Diocese have integrated energy-saving tools that will offset 45,000 tons of greenhouse gases and reduce operating costs.
Pandemic creates unique challenges for deaf Catholics
In a time when necessary use of face masks makes it hard for deaf people to communicate with the world and add to their isolation, sign language at Mass has been a godsend.
Four days into new post, bishop prepares for Hurricane Laura
After his installation as head of the Beaumont Diocese in southeastern diocese in Texas, Louisiana-born Bishop David Toups hopped in his truck and helped with precautions for the major storm.
Washington Archdiocese restructures central HQ
Amid the economic downturn of the COVID-19 pandemic, the archdiocese will terminate 17 employees, reduce hours for others and cut budgets, including for the archdiocesan media.
Detroit priest’s invalid baptism had ripple effect, archdiocese says
The improper form of the priest's infant baptism means his priestly ordination three years ago also was invalid. Now parishioners to whom he administered the sacraments are being sought.
NGOs complying with ban on U.S. foreign aid for abortion
The top bishop on pro-life activities said the Trump administration "deserves our praise" for ensuring that U.S. funding "promotes health and human rights, and doesn’t undermine them by promoting abortion."
Planned Parenthood drops suit against Indiana abortion law
Ending three years of legal dueling, Planned Parenthood will cease challenging a state law requiring women to undergo an ultrasound at least 18 hours before having an abortion.
Hope for peace rises with warming relations between Israel, UAE
The normalization of diplomatic relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates can be a step for peace in the Middle East, said the chairman of the U.S. bishops' Committee on International Justice and Peace.
In new term, Supreme Court once again takes up religious liberty
Catholic Social Services' exclusion from Philadelphia's foster care program will be the centerpiece case this fall of the high court's new trend for ruling on religious freedom.