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Chicago Archdiocese hosts training in immigrant-to-immigrant peer ministry
The Archdiocese of Chicago's Pastoral Migratoria trained diocesan, pastoral and lay leaders from across the United States on how to start the immigrant-led ministry for service, justice and accompaniment in parish communities to meet the needs of immigrants.
Events of 9/11 put successful broadcast journalist on path to diaconate
"Covering that story from end to end had a profound impact on me and literally made me think more clearly about what I was doing, the choices I had made in my life and what I wanted to do in my life."
Jesuit aims to stem decline of faith by launching new website
To confront the rising tide of unbelief spurred by a skeptical society, CredibleCatholic.com offers 20 downloadable "modules" to equip learners with evidence-based arguments for core Christian beliefs.
NY Times talks to men who got settlements after alleged abuse by cardinal
A front-page New York Times article published July 16 detailed the alleged abuse of two seminarians in a New Jersey diocese by then-Bishop Theodore McCarrick in the 1980s.
Tennessee’s Catholic bishops urge governor to halt upcoming executions
"It is within your power to establish your legacy as a governor of Tennessee who did not preside over an execution on your watch," the state's three Catholic bishops wrote.
Lawmaker urges protecting religious liberty of adoption, foster agencies
An amendment sponsored by an Alabama congressman aims to protect Catholic and other faith-based agencies that choose, based on their religious conviction, not to place children with same-sex couples for adoption or foster care.
Extension’s help to rebuild Texas diocese after Harvey like a ‘rainbow’
One year after the hurricane hit Texas, Catholic Extension is committing more than a half a million dollars to help the Beaumont Diocese rebuild.
If confirmed, Kavanaugh will keep Catholic majority in Supreme Court
When Brett Kavanaugh took to the podium July 9 at the White House after being introduced as President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee, he revealed, among other things, that his Catholic faith is a big part of his life.
If it is broke, fix it: Ideas on reshaping U.S. immigration policy
The U.S. bishops in 2003 published a pastoral letter which listed principles of reforming U.S. immigration policy. But 15 years later, how do those principles translate into concrete legislative proposals?
Deacons’ ministry of presence will be in forefront at upcoming congress
More than 1,300 deacons, along with their wives and children, are expected to attend the 2018 National Diaconate Congress in New Orleans July 22-26.