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Archdiocese announces beatification date for Oklahoma priest
Pope Francis recognized Father Stanley Rother's martyrdom last December, making him the first martyr born in the United States.
Catholics, Muslims urged to work together, learn from one another
The dialogue, which had as its theme "Reflections on the Common Good and Hospitality in the Catholic and Muslim Traditions," took place at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago.
Bishops say U.S. must address needs of immigrants, show compassion
Catholic Church leaders in the U.S. spent the week of March 6-10 trying to allay fears, urging compassion, not just from the government from those who are not seeing "God's creation" when they malign unauthorized immigrants.
Extension launches #SisterSelfie during National Catholic Sisters Week
Catholic Extension is honoring women religious working in the 90 dioceses it supports by sharing their stories on its website and in social media.
Health care bill makes opponents queasy, supporters uneasy
While some call the American Health Care Act a "repeal and replace" of Obamacare and others "repeal and destroy health care," the bill has moved in the House with astonishing speed -- even before its costs have been projected.
Hawaii Senate vote advances assisted suicide bill modeled on Oregon law
The proposed law would allow an adult Hawaii resident diagnosed with a terminal illness and determined to have six or fewer months to live, to request a prescription for a lethal dose of medication to be self-administered to end his or her life.
Effort to rescue Blessed Sacrament in fire recalled as act of great faith
When they awoke Feb. 20, 1967, Father George Weinmann and Sister Lilian Marie McLaughlin did not know that by early afternoon they'd perform actions that would cost them their lives -- and render them modern-day martyrs in the eyes of many.
Cardinal Dolan op-ed urges passage of nationwide school choice bill
Writing in a column for The Wall Street Journal March 9, Cardinal Dolan said he hoped that the president would "push Congress to make scholarship tax credits available to working-class families."
Deadly tornadoes lead to extra prayer, charity in first days of Lent
"Since we have begun Lent -- with its traditional prayer, fasting and almsgiving -- we have an opportunity to reach out to those who are victims of the tornado."
Agency called ‘shining star’ nationally for financial education efforts
According to Jane Stenson, senior director for poverty reduction strategies for Catholic Charities USA, Catholic Charities of Oregon is recognized as an innovator in financial education, which she said has become more of a focus nationally.