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Statement of El Paso Bishop Mark J. Seitz on border situation
Bishop Mark J. Seitz of El Paso, Texas, delivered a statement on the immigration situation at the border at El Paso and Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, before he crossed the Laredo International Bridge that connects the U.S. and Mexico.
Remains of Archbishop Sheen transferred from New York to Peoria Diocese
UPDATED - The Archdiocese of New York and the trustees of St. Patrick's Cathedral sought to keep the remains of the famed orator and media pioneer interred at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York, where they have rested since after his death Dec. 9, 1979.
Drowning of father, daughter fuels already heated immigration debate
The deaths this week sparked worldwide outrage, though countless migrants, including children, have died during the trek north over the years. Rarely are those deaths caught in photos, nor have they caused widespread reaction.
Priests hear from Honduran who lives in sanctuary church in St. Louis
Nearly five dozen priests attending the Association of U.S. Catholic Priests annual assembly spent 90 minutes with a Honduran who sought protection from deportation in a St. Louis-area church.
App aims to encourage more giving at church, prompt ‘cashless’ to donate
The app is an easy-to-use donation platform that allows users to select their specific parish, even a specific cause within that parish, and send a donation in seconds.
Unlicensed abortion facility can operate in Indiana at least until hearing
After a nearly two-year legal battle, an unlicensed abortion facility started booking appointments in a location in South Bend June 19 and planned to begin offering chemical abortions the week of June 23 amid strong objections from the local community.
Report details attacks on, abuses against religious freedom worldwide
The State Department's newly released annual report on international religious freedom shows continued attacks and abuse by governments and societies against religious minorities in their respective countries.
At Ohio racism listening session, participants express sorrow and hope
Participants at a diocesan listening session on racism in Columbus spoke about hurtful experiences both inside and outside the church, but also expressed optimism about efforts to recognize the problem and respond to it.
Vatican-Israel accord of 1994 called ‘action’ step for ‘Nostra Aetate’
UPDATED - Jewish and Catholic leaders met in a spirit of joy and cooperation at a 25th anniversary celebration marking the Vatican's recognition of the state of Israel.
Seminarian killed in crash recalled as ‘humble man’ who cared for others
UPDATED - Seminarian Jason Marshall, 53, was one of two people killed in the tragic bus accident June 23 involving the University of New Mexico Aquinas Newman Center's youth group and their chaperones.