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Physician says sharing his faith, morality central to caring for patients
The goal of the Catholic Medical Association and its Nashville Guild is to help Catholic health care workers strengthen their faith and use it to inform their work in their professions, said Dr. Wes Ely, co-founder and president of the guild.
USCCB assembly to review third-party reporting system, elect new officers
An update to the Program on Priestly Formation, a report on the establishment of a third-party reporting system for misconduct by bishops, and a vote on new leadership for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops are on the agenda for the fall general assembly.
The more Cavins teaches about Bible, the more he learns ‘how to teach it’
Jeff Cavins' approach to teaching the bible mixes easy humor, low-key cultural references and comforting Minnesota-accented banter as he promotes The Great Adventure Catholic Bible.
Bankruptcy judge OKs settlement between Duluth Diocese, abuse survivors
Announced at a news conference in Duluth, the decision gives final approval to a joint agreement reached earlier this year and ends a nearly four-year bankruptcy process for the diocese.
Washington Archdiocese’s solar array touted as model for church agencies
The sun shone on Catholic Charities, literally, Oct. 17 as Washington Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory blessed a solar array installed on five acres of the agency's land surrounding the Missionaries of Charity's Gift of Peace home.
Bishops urge stay of execution, note ‘strong evidence’ inmate is innocent
James Dailey was sentenced to death for the 1985 murder of 14-year-old Shelly Boggio, but another man, Jack Pearcy, has signed a sworn affidavit that "he, and he alone, was responsible for the tragic death of Boggio."
Once cheated, community leader now helps others speak with united voice
Ana Chavarin knows what it's like to be cheated and dismissed as an immigrant without legal status in this country.
Native American leaders meet at anti-poverty summit
About 40 percent of the roughly 3 million people whose primary race is Native American or Alaska Native live on reservations, and most fall well below the poverty level. A Catholic initiative cited four areas of most concern.
Lifelong tug to help Africa’s poor leads Catholic to mission work in Ghana
A calling to be a missionary is being fulfilled through the Lay Mission-Helpers Association in Los Angeles and the Center for Mission in the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis.
Priests carry ideals of military chaplaincy service into their parishes
The Diocese of Charleston has several priests who first served as military chaplains, and they say the ideals of serving God and country transition well to leading a parish.