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Newborns find ‘Safe Haven’ from abandonment through Florida volunteers
After the tragic death of his wife, former business owner Nick Silverio founded a multifaceted ministry that has saved more than 300 at-risk babies, while helping advocates in other states create similar outreaches.
Young adults at FOCUS summit urged to help others live their faith
More than 8,500 attendees from the U.S. and around the world gathered in Phoenix for the five-day conference, which began on Dec. 30. Participants were welcomed as future leaders and God's "solution" for reaching unbelieving individuals.
Fire drill at Mass? Oregon parish would rather be safe than sorry
Thanks to a security-minded pastoral council and a proactive pastor, members of St. Alice Catholic Church are ready for a range of potential emergencies.
March for Life theme links to women’s rights
The annual protest against legalized abortion in the U.S. will highlight the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, which enabled women to vote, under the theme "Life Empowers: Pro-Life Is Pro-Woman."
‘Violence in the name of God is blasphemy,’ USCCB president says
In a Dec. 31 statement, Archbishop Jose H. Gomez of Los Angeles denounced a global rise in anti-Semitic attacks and the ongoing persecution of Christians, saying that protecting religious freedom "should be among the highest priorities of every government."
Pope accepts resignation of Bishop Higgins from military archdiocese
The episcopal vicar for veterans affairs of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, who turned 75 last February, served as a Catholic chaplain at bases in the United States, Iceland, Germany and in the Pacific.
Catholic publications join in naming people of the year
Archbishop Jose Gomez, St. John Henry Newman, Nancy Pelosi and teen hero Kendrick Castillo were among a number of individuals recognized by Catholic media.
First clergy abuse suits under new California law announced
Twelve cases in nine California dioceses are set to be announced under the state's new Child Victims Act, which as of Jan. 1 extends the statute of limitations for childhood sexual abuse survivors.
Texas bishops offer prayers for those affected by fatal church shooting
Following the Dec. 29 shooting at West Freeway Church of Christ, Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller of San Antonio and Bishop Edward J. Burns of Dallas said they prayed that sin and evil would not overtake society.
Catholic, Christian, Muslim voices condemn knife attack on N.Y. rabbi
The Dec. 28 assault during a Hanukkah celebration, which wounded five, was denounced by numerous clerics, including Cardinal Timothy Dolan, who said it was "totally contrary to everything that people of faith stand for."