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Catholic Scout councils not affected by bankruptcy case, chairman says
Units sponsored by Catholic parishes will not be affected by the Boy Scouts of America's Feb. 18 bankruptcy filing, part of an effort to compensate victims named in hundreds of sex-abuse lawsuits.
Administrator elected to oversee Diocese of Cleveland
Father Donald P. Oleksiak was named by the diocese's college of consultors following the appointment of Archbishop Nelson J. Perez as the new leader of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
CRS health official keeps close eye on coronavirus
Catholic Relief Services is urging program staff across Asia to rely on hand-washing and protective masks in fending off the disease, which has sickened at least 64,000 and killed almost 1,400.
At end of trip, New York cardinal recalls moments of faith, hope for Cuba
During a Feb. 7-12 visit to the island, Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan described his brother bishops as "extraordinarily realistic," with "a phenomenal sense of serenity and confidence" in spite of difficult times.
Change to public charge rule seen to have chilling effect on immigrants
Widespread confusion has spread regarding new regulations, set to take effect Feb. 24, that limit the use of government benefit programs.
Remains of aborted babies now in final resting place in Indiana cemetery
More than 2,400 unborn children aborted by the late Dr. Ulrich "George" Klopfer, who kept their remains on his property, received a Feb. 12 burial led by state Attorney General Curtis T. Hill Jr.
African American students urged to learn about their history, heritage
At a Feb. 5 Mass for youth, Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory of Washington stressed the need "to rediscover the history and accomplishments of men and women of color.
Sasse bill is about providing care for abortion survivors, say supporters
The Senate is once again debating the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which would require medical care and hospital admission for newborns who survive abortion.
‘Shocking’ ignorance on Real Presence prompts eucharistic congress
Bishop Michael C. Barber of the Diocese of Oakland has convened the June 19-20 gathering after a Pew Research report found only one third of America's Catholics believe in a core teaching of the faith.
Across U.S., Catholic couples renew vows, celebrate marriage
On National Marriage Week, observed in the U.S. this year Feb. 7-14 along with World Marriage Day Feb. 9, couples and prelates reaffirmed "total gift of self a man and a woman give to each other."