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St. Louis Catholic groups assemble ‘best practices’ after Ferguson
After the police killing of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, near St. Louis, in the summer of 2014, Catholic organizations in the Archdiocese of St. Louis took a long, hard look at what they were doing to serve poor communities in the archdiocese -- and what they could be doing better.
Social ministry participants told of poor conditions on reservations
Life on American Indian reservations is bad and shows few signs of getting better anytime soon, according to two speakers Feb. 4 at the Catholic Social Ministry Gathering in Washington.
Bishop gives stark appraisal of church relations with black people
Reflecting on a major U.S. bishops' statement on racism almost 40 years ago, Bishop George Murry said that for all that has been said about racism, "there is little worth celebrating" because "little has been done."
USCCB brief backing unions the talk of Catholic Labor Network meeting
The friend-of-the-court brief, filed by Anthony Picarello, general counsel and associate general secretary at the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, draws on more than 70 years of documented support for labor.
Vincentians urge using the voice of the poor in making policy arguments
Meeting needs has long been the signature of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Now, the Vincentians are looking to add their signature to eliminating the reasons behind those needs.
How much will expansion of ‘529’ savings plans help Catholic education?
Before anyone rushes to the bank to transfer money to a 529, keep in mind that while the new federal law now allows for the change, 529 plans are state-based, so each state must first adopt language that would permit this change.
Miami Catholic school surprises principal with ticket to Super Bowl
Step into the principal's office at Epiphany School in Miami, and you'll think you've entered a shrine for the Philadelphia Eagles.
Supporters say vilification of immigrant children, families must stop
Hours before President Donald Trump's first State of the Union address Jan. 30, immigrant supporters said they were concerned with his administration's "systematic targeting of vulnerable populations."
‘What’s more important than life?’ deacon asks Wisconsin crowd at rally
Many events were held across the country to mark the anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court's 1973 decision legalizing abortion.
Rare relic of Auschwitz saint on display at Chicago church
For Conventual Franciscan Father Robert Cook, pastor of St. Ita Parish in Chicago, St. Maximilan Kolbe isn't some far-off legendary figure.