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Catholic agency’s mobile pantry alleviates food deserts in West Virginia
"There aren't any other food sources in this area," Debra Shaffer, a regional director for Catholic Charities West Virginia, said. "Without the food provided, many of them would go without."
Top U.S. Catholic and Mormon leaders discuss common concerns
Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, and leaders of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints met to strengthen relationships between the two churches.
Cardinal: Don’t let Marrakesh Declaration ‘die a death of silence’
He called for support of the Marrakesh Declaration recognizing the rights of religious minorities in predominantly Muslim majority countries so that it does not fade from prominence.
Louisiana inmates lead Catholic ministries for incarcerated, visitors
Ricky Krummel has found support and acceptance among a group of fellow Catholic inmates who dedicate themselves to spreading Jesus' message of love, mercy and redemption.
Sisters of Life hold up dignity of single moms in 25-year-old ministry
The serious work of fulfilling the order's vow to "protect and enhance the sacredness of human life" is leavened by a joyful attitude nourished through communal prayer.
At support group, families experiencing loss find a safe place to share
Veronica Rosa sought help for her grieving 12-year-old son. She found it in Partners Around Loss through Support, or PALS, a bereavement group primarily for children sponsored by St. John Neumann Church in Eagan.
EWTN asks for full-court hearing on contraceptive mandate case
Attorneys said federal government briefs filed in the Supreme Court case of Zubik v. Burwell involving the Little Sisters of the Poor and six other religious employers admit the government could use a less restrictive manner of providing contraceptive coverage to women working for these organizations should they so choose.
Iowa mother, 89, relishes her caregiver role for disabled 63-year-old son
Verabeth Bricker entered motherhood in 1949 without a clue that she'd still be changing diapers 67 years later. The third of her six children, David, 63, has a developmental disability and requires hands-on care and patience.
Chicago archbishop helps parish build neighborhood peace
More than 1,100 people have been shot in Chicago this year. Of the five most violent communities in the city, four are in walking distance of St. Martin de Porres Church, where Archbishop Blase Cupich celebrated Mass May 1.
New Jersey diocese welcomes new bishop
Formerly a priest of the Camden Diocese, Bishop James Checchio was ordained and installed as the new head of the Diocese of Metuchen in central New Jersey May 3. He had led the American seminary in Rome for 10 years.