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On anniversary of immigration raid, Iowans join in solidarity, prayer
One year ago, the lives of 32 families in this southeast Iowa town of 8,700 people were upended by an immigration raid that resulted in the arrest of 32 men at the concrete plant where they worked. Most of these men were husbands with families who depended on them for financial support.
Catholic officials call for prayer, action after Colorado shooting
UPDATED - At least one student was killed and eight others injured in the shooting at the charter school in an affluent Denver suburb. Two suspects, both students at the school, were captured at the scene, authorities said. Two of the injured were listed in serious condition.
Incoming priests had varied professions before entering seminary
The new crop of priests being ordained this year had a wide variety of careers before discerning a call to priesthood, according to a report issued May 3 by the Center for Applied Research in the apostolate.
Missouri bishop urges broader approach to help survivors, parishes heal
"It is important for bishops to have meetings with survivors, to get to know their stories. It impacts you. How could it not?" Bishop W. Shawn McKnight said May 6.
AmeriCorps partnership expands sisters’ service and transforms members
In Notre Dame-AmeriCorps, members spend 11 months serving in a variety of individual and small-group teaching, tutoring and other programs. In exchange, they receive a stipend for living allowances, help with student loans through AmeriCorps, a wealth of new skills and, often, a lifetime appreciation for service.
In Washington meeting, U.S. bishops dialogue with abuse victims
A small group of Catholics gathered with bishops, clergy, victim advocates and others for a daylong event on the sex abuse crisis in the Catholic Church, but also to acknowledge the pain caused, to offer comfort, express sorrow, to share a meal, to pray and extend the wish to heal a broken trust.
Georgia governor signs heartbeat bill restricting abortions
Republican Gov. Brian Kemp signed legislation May 7 to ban abortions, with some exceptions, in the state once a fetal heartbeat is detected, which is around six weeks. Current state law allows abortions up to 20 weeks.
Atlanta Catholics say goodbye to Archbishop Gregory in farewell Mass
May 3 was Archbishop Gregory's final day as the leader Atlanta Archdiocese. He is scheduled to be installed as the new archbishop in the Archdiocese of Washington May 21.
As execution looms, case for clemency hinges on an act of forgiveness
A Tennessee man set to be executed May 16 for the brutal 1984 murder of his wife has the support of the state's bishops, and his daughter -- who once wanted her father executed.
Film on Austrian priest killed by Nazis gets Iowa world premiere
The film, which recounts the true story of Blessed Neururer, was screened April 24-26 at the Julien Dubuque International Film Festival in Dubuque.