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Catholic aid groups say crisis wrought by family separations far from over
In Los Angeles, 18 attorneys at a Catholic immigration project are still processing and awaiting court dates on the cases of families separated last year under the government's "zero tolerance" immigration policy.
Chicago Public Schools urged to take lesson from Catholic action on abuse
The Catholic Church is by no means alone in its current battle against child abuse, nor is it ineffective in its preventative measures.
ChristLife event provides evangelization training, spiritual inspiration
The three-day conference, held June 26-28, offered two tracks for attendees: core training for newcomers and a deeper track for those returning. Even though Wong's parish in Southeast Asia is using ChristLife, he is following the core training track.
Cupich: Ending clericalism central to church really being ‘field hospital’
Cardinal Cupich said the way forward for the church "must involve more than mere policy changes or new regulations. Even if these institutional reforms are the fruit of the finest acts of collegiality, they will not be enough."
Dallas Diocese, community mourn 10 people who died in fiery plane crash
Four members of a family with ties to a pair of Catholic school communities in the diocese were among those who died when a small, twin-engine plane crashed into a hangar during takeoff at Addison Municipal Airport.
USCCB leaders decry policies they say led to child deaths at border
Leadership of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops in an op-ed cast blame on government policies for recent child deaths near the U.S.-Mexico border.
New therapeutic riding program serves adults with disabilities
The Therapeutic Equine Assistance Method program is an ecumenical outreach ministry to serve adults who have disabilities and also to help veterans.
Cleveland’s Esperanza Threads ‘sews’ seeds of hope in new generation
The nonprofit organization trains immigrants and others in sewing skills to meet a growing industry need.
‘Migrants are persons like us’: Border bishops offer prayers after deaths
Catholic bishops from both sides of the border near McAllen, Texas, issued a joint statement expressing condolences to the families of migrant children and parents who recently drowned trying to cross the river into the United States.
In confidence: What’s at stake in violating seal of confession
Many Americans do not understand why the Catholic Church defends the trust between a priest and penitent in sacramental confession. This special series takes an in-depth look at the issue, its context within the sexual abuse crisis, and the church’s response.