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At 50, FDLC remains focused on liturgical formation for ‘people of God’
When the Second Vatican Council decreed that the liturgy be celebrated in people's native languages, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops knew it would need some help training clergy and laypeople in the new texts. So it established the Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions..
El Paso bishop calls out racism but urges accused shooter’s life be spared
Bishop Mark J. Seitz of El Paso, Texas, released a pastoral letter that pulls no punches, goes far into the past and continues up to the recent present of racism at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Glenmary releases list of credible claims, hopes it helps bring ‘healing’
Father Dan Dorsey, president of the Glenmary Home Missioners, said the religious community of priests and brothers "has become painfully aware that in the past we have failed to protect minors and vulnerable adults."
Oakland pastor, visiting Indian archbishop die in car accident
A Toyota Prius with the three clergy was hit at about 2:30 p.m. (local time) by a tractor-trailer truck on California Route 20 near Wilbur Springs, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Experts offer advice to help people confront anxiety over gun violence
More than half of American adults consider mass shootings a latent threat, a Reuters/Ipsos survey in August discovered. Many respondents reported experiencing a sense of insecurity with increased levels of anxiety.
Judge blocks rule that would have kept some immigrants from legal status
A federal judge Oct. 11 blocked an attempt by the Trump administration to deny legal status to some immigrants who applied for social safety-net programs from the government.
Resettlement agencies await final word on refugee number U.S. will allow
The people who help refugees from around the world resettle in the Nashville area and across Tennessee are waiting to see if the Trump administration's decision to reduce the number of refugees to be admitted to the country to 18,000 in the next fiscal year
Immigrant domestic abuse victims fear reporting abuse
Amid changing immigration laws and deportation threats, advocates and lawyers have seen a decrease in immigrants who are victims of domestic violence seeking help and reporting abuse to law enforcement.
Pope names U.S. archbishop to head Vatican academy for diplomats
Archbishop Joseph S. Marino will be only the second U.S. prelate to head the Rome-based school, which was founded more than 300 years ago; U.S. Cardinal Justin Rigali was president of the academy from 1985 to 1989.
Panel: At ballot box, let Gospel, not a political party, guide your vote
Christians should look to the Gospel, not just for guidance on how to vote but also how to respond toward others in a national political environment pushing division, not unity.