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Catholic nun organizes national pre-inauguration event to foster peace
Sister Rita Petruziello has put together an event that seeks to gather people across cities in the United States on Jan. 15 at 3 p.m. EST, have them join hands in their respective cities and, in silence, meditate together as a means to foster peace.
Federal judge blocks HHS transgender regulation
The injunction comes four months after the same judge blocked a federal directive requiring public schools to let transgender students use bathrooms consistent with their gender identity.
Catholics in Congress: one-third of House, one-quarter of Senate
Overall, there are six fewer Christians in the new Congress, at 485 members. But there are four more Catholics, who now total 168.
Pro-life groups set to travel long distances for annual March for Life
Participants in the annual March for Life always have two identical memories: the brisk January chill on the streets of the nation's capital, and the long bus ride.
Ohio think tank gives people a much-needed voice in overcoming poverty
The Newark Think Tank on Poverty brings about 40 people together monthly to discuss workable ideas on how to shape the community's response to people in need.
Vincentian leader seeks salvation by connecting with poor people
It was at his church in Newark, St. Francis de Sales, that Hammond saw the need to restructure the society's parish conference from one solely based on raising money for charitable activities to one embracing relationships with people struggling in poverty.
Bishop Daniel Thomas named to lead Cleveland Diocese, will continue to lead Toledo
The former Philadelphia priest and auxiliary bishop likened his appointment as apostolic administrator of Cleveland, whose bishop resigned for health reasons, to "an interim coach" until a successor is named.
Catholic groups file suit over HHS transgender regulation
Beginning Jan. 1, insurance plans of Catholic employers would be required to pay for gender transition surgeries and therapies, and Catholic hospitals would be required to perform them. There are no religious exemptions.
New York cardinal to participate in Trump inauguration
Cardinal Timothy Dolan will offer a reading from Scripture and pray for God's blessing when Donald Trump, a lifelong New Yorker, will be sworn in as the 45th president of the United States Jan. 20.
Catholics organizations hail end of Muslim registry
Weeks before his administration comes to a close, President Obama announced the end of a program begun after 9/11 requiring men from some Middle East countries to register upon entry to the U.S.