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Catholic cemeteries bury the poor and forgotten
t is not as if anyone has organized a parade or a public relations campaign to say so, but Catholic cemeteries around the country have, do and will bury the indigent and those whose bodies have gone unclaimed.
U.S. bishop concerned about impact of Trump’s health care order on poor
"The Affordable Care Act is by no means perfect," said Bishop Frank J. Dewane of Venice, Florida, but he warned that attempts to improve it "must not use people's health care as leverage or as a bargaining chip."
Planned giving called ‘key part’ of future of parishes, schools, ministry
Colleges, hospitals and universities "are well-established" in the area of planned giving, but such programs are just as applicable to Catholic parishes, schools, dioceses and many other institutions.
Victims of Las Vegas shooting remembered at funeral Masses, vigils
Immediate makeshift memorials in Las Vegas to the 58 victims killed during the Oct. 1 outdoor country music concert are being replaced by memorial services, vigils and Catholic funerals at the victims' hometowns across the country and in Canada.
Sessions’ memo praised for protecting religious liberty
The U.S. attorney general's memo of Oct. 6 identified 20 "high-level principles" for federal administrators to use to ensure religious freedoms. The archbishop of Baltimore said it reaffirms laws that protect faith-based organizations.
Catholics say diplomacy with North Korea, Iran needed to keep peace
UPDATED - The leaders of dozens of religious congregations said they were concerned by the president's recent threats to "totally destroy" North Korea and to withdraw the U.S. from the Iran accord because both actions would bring the world "to the brink of nuclear catastrophe."
Advocates find there’s little to like in White House immigration plan
The wide-ranging document calls for a major tightening of immigration laws; raising the standard of proof for asylum seekers; and limiting family members of current immigrants who can enter the country.
Missouri conference praised for ‘boldly’ embracing mission of advocacy
Pope Francis' diplomatic representative to the United States hailed the Missouri Catholic Conference as a shining example of missionary discipleship and the joyful proclamation of the Kingdom of God.
Iowa court upholds state’s requiring 72-hour waiting period for abortions
Polk County District Court Judge Jeffrey Farrell upheld the law, ruling that it is legal because it does not place an undue burden on a woman's constitutional right to abortion. However, this does not mean the law will be enforced immediately.
Catholic schools in Miami find room for Puerto Rican students
Miami Archdiocesan Office of Catholic Schools indicated that some 50 students from Puerto Rico had already been placed in Catholic elementary and secondary schools within the archdiocese and more enrollments are expected.