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How Catholic schools foster self-discipline offers lessons, says study
A new study conducted by the Thomas B. Fordham Institute found that children in Catholic schools are less disruptive and have more self-control than their peers in non-Catholic or public schools.
Public-private initiative helps over 9,000 people get free health care
Over the course of nine days in May, more than 9,000 patients received free medical, dental, ophthalmological and/or veterinary care as part of Operation Empower Health -- Greater Savannah.
New York court again rules archbishop’s remains may be moved to Peoria
The Diocese of Peoria has reacted with "great joy" to a decision by a New York court in favor of Joan Sheen Cunningham's petition to have the remains of her uncle, Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, moved from New York City to Peoria.
Catholic scientists find camaraderie when discussing faith, research
University of Delaware physicist Stephen Barr is president of the fast-growing Society of Catholic Scientists.
Legal challenges put Iowa’s fetal heartbeat law on hold
Plaintiffs are challenging the constitutionality of the so-called fetal heartbeat bill. A heartbeat can be detected in an unborn baby at around six weeks of age, before some women may realize they are pregnant.
Robert Kennedy’s Catholicism was part of his personal life and politics
Underlying the tributes to Robert F. Kennedy on the 50th anniversary of his assassination is an unmistakable connection to his Catholic faith.
Young, solid families in Wayne keep St. Katharine’s growing, at 125 years
Celebrating a milestone anniversary, the Main Line parish benefits from a median age in the town of 33, mostly young families occupying large homes. It has a long history of stability and growth, which is continuing.
Church leaders urged to learn more about Hispanic devotions, traditions
Among the 10 areas of focus for discussion groups at the Region VI encuentro June 2-3 in Detroit, intercultural competency was a significant talking point.
Public comment invited for proposed federal Protect Life Rule
The Trump administration proposes reinstating Reagan-era regulations to prohibit federal family-planning funds from being used for abortions or referring for them. Most Americans indicate they favor the prohibition.
Beehive in Catholic school viewed as ecological, religious tool
St. John Fisher became the first Catholic school in Oregon to partner with The Bee Cause Project, an organization that has helped provide 300 educational facilities with observational hives that also deliver an ecological need.