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Winner of peace award buoyed by activism of Parkland students
Harry Boyte sees democracy in crisis, but he's hopeful that's about to change. "Young people hunger for hope, and they have a capacity for hope," he told an audience at St. Norbert College.
Symposium celebrates donation of Father Neuhaus’ papers to university
A symposium was held at The Catholic University of America to celebrate the completion of the cataloging of nearly 100 boxes of papers by Father Neuhaus donated to the school's American Catholic History Research Center and University Archives.
Hispanic experience, mental health issues to be raised at Vatican
As a university campus minister, Nick Lopez helps people recognize signs of anxiety or depression in students. He will raise this and other issues at a week-long gathering to prepare for next fall's Synod of Bishops on youth.
One goal for delegate is to bring greater awareness to religious life
De La Salle Christian Brother Javier Hansen, 27, will discuss at a Vatican gathering of young adults next week his perspective on vocations and the reactions from his high school students.
Youth synod delegate sees relationships as critical for ministry
Youth minister Katie Prejean-McGrady, one of three delegates from U.S. going to a pre-synod gathering next week at the Vatican, agrees that Pope Francis' vision of walking with young people is what works best.
Haitian immigrant back home working for CRS says faith gives her hope
Cassandra Bissainthe said she relies on her Catholic faith, which inspires her "to look for the positive" in a country where people continue to struggle with a high rate of poverty and the long-lasting effects of natural disasters.
Catholic Democrats ask Pennsylvania parishes to avoid partisanship
A letter faxed four days before the election asked parish leaders in the 18th Congressional District to advise parishioners to form their consciences using guidelines established by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops before voting.
Sister Pimentel, immigrant advocate, to get Notre Dame’s Laetare Medal
Sister Pimentel has overseen the charitable arm of the Diocese of Brownsville, Texas, since 2008, providing those in need in the Rio Grande Valley with emergency food and shelter, housing assistance, clinical counseling and pregnancy care.
Wuerl: ‘Enduring presence of Christ in Eucharist’ at heart of the faith
"As we make our way along our Lenten pilgrimage ... we come together to recognize the presence of Jesus, not just in his words, not just in his actions, but in his enduring presence in the Eucharist," Cardinal Wuerl said.
Bishops urge action on conscience protection for health care workers
The chairmen of the U.S. bishops' pro-life and religious freedom committees have asked U.S. Catholics to contact members of Congress and urge them to enact the Conscience Protection Act on Monday, March 12.