National News
Bishops of four Mississippi churches condemn ICE raid, roundup of workers
Mississippi's Catholic bishops joined with the state's Episcopal, Methodist and Lutheran bishops in condemning the Trump administration's Aug. 7 raid on seven food processing plants in the state to round up workers in the country illegally.
Those on path to legal immigration who use public funds face a roadblock
The Trump administration announced Aug. 12 a plan to deny permanent legal immigration status for those who use public funds such as food stamps or public housing.
Franciscans’ Denver meeting first phase of making six provinces into one
Revitalization of Franciscan life and ministry in America is the goal of this multiyear process of restructuring that began in 2012 with discussions by the friars of the six provinces.
Banks holds no resentment for wrongful conviction; he’s focused on others
The new film "Brian Banks" recounts the true story of a high school football star whose promising future was derailed when he was falsely accused of rape.
Abuse claim made against well-known Chicago priest Father Clements
Cardinal Blase J. Cupich of Chicago has asked now-retired Father George Clements, 87, who is well known as a civil rights leader, an adoptive father and a national advocate of adoption, to step aside from ministry during an investigation into an abuse claim made against him.
To walk in another’s sandals: Colorado girl carries the water for Kenya
A 10-year-old wondered how her Unbound pen pal felt carrying water, so she toted around her own jug and inspired her friends plus 400 other people until she raised $16,000 for water projects in four countries.
After shootings, faith leaders ask end to hate speech, urge gun control
Reaction to the tragedies have poured forth from other faith leaders across the country. Here are excerpts of some statements.
Oregon family ‘awestruck’ Knights named them Family of the Year, says mom
Joseph and Nicole Krebs and their eight children has been chosen as the Knights of Columbus 2019 Family of the Year.
Tobin: Letter reminds priests Christ’s ‘joy, hope’ constantly ‘born anew’
Cardinal Tobin, chairman of the bishops' Committee on Clergy, Consecrated Life and Vocations, calls Pope Francis' Aug. 4 letter to priests around the world "a most welcome gift" in this "particularly difficult time for the church."
Catholic Extension announces aid for families of deported breadwinners
Catholic Extension will be helping families left without their main financial supporter in Mississippi, where families lost their breadwinner after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement carried out massive raids Aug. 7.