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Phyllis Schlafly dies; Catholic woman supported conservative causes
Phyllis Schlafly, 92, died Sept. 5 at her home in Ladue, Missouri, outside St. Louis, according the Eagle Forum, an organization she founded in 1975. No cause of death was given, but she had been ill for some time.
Georgetown announces beginning of reconciliation for its slaveholding past
Georgetown University last year stripped from a building the name of one of its past presidents, a priest who authorized the sale of 272 women, children and men -- slaves sold to save the university from financial ruin in 1838.
Labor Day statement ties lack of good jobs to decline in family life
"When our leaders ought to be calling us toward a vision of the common good (and) soothe our tendencies toward fear, we find our insecurities exploited as a means to further partisan agendas," wrote Archbishop Thomas Wenski.
Mother Teresa remembered for her holiness and persistence
From across the United States, Catholics are recalling how they were inspired by meeting Blessed Teresa of Kolkata. Read eight stories of remembrance of the Missionaries of Charity's founder before her Sept. 4 canonization.
Franciscans help men understand parenting role with pro-life outreach
Project Joseph stands out as an extraordinary crisis pregnancy service for South Florida fathers who make their way to one of several Catholic respect life centers.
USCCB leaders call on Catholics to join in praying for care of creation
U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' leaders called on Catholics to join people around the world in praying for the care of God's creation Sept. 1, a day specially designated by Pope Francis and Orthodox leaders for prayer and action for Earth.
Parish’s Buddy Break offers respite for families with special needs
A parish-run program gives parents a rare chance to focus on self-care and spousal relationships while knowing that trained volunteers take care of the children. "It gives us time to reconnect," said one parent.
Sister Still named head of USCCB’s National Religious Retirement Office
Msgr. J. Brian Bransfield said he was confident that Sister Still's "skills and background" will bring the National Religious Retirement Office "well-established expertise that will complement and strengthen the office in service to the bishops."
California Catholic tattoo artist’s life indelibly marked by faith
The fact that he does not fit many people's preconceived notions of what a practicing Catholic looks like, the 37-year-old said, sometimes makes people "a little more comfortable" about opening up to him and sharing their personal stories.
Minnesota man still making a difference in Guatemala after 44 years
When Butch Mueller was a child, his father kept Maryknoll magazines around the house not only to instill in his children a sense of mission, but also to remind them of those in need around the world.