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Diocesan money managers hear of parish turnarounds
More than 325 fiscal professionals in dioceses across North America participated in a conference where they learned the necessity of financial transparency, and how some parishes have turned their red ink into black.
Researcher finds something deep, life-changing within nuns’ cloister
A relationship that began a decade ago as a long-term project has, over time, evolved into a project she described as both broader and more profound.
Oregon priest often at pope’s right hand as a master of ceremonies
As a boy, Msgr. John Cihak never thought he'd be a priest. As a priest, he never imagined he'd do anything other than serve in Oregon parishes. Now, as a papal master of ceremonies, he has learned that in following Jesus, one never knows exactly what might happen.
Religious freedom said to merit ‘seat at the table’ with other concerns
In many nations around the world, "religious freedom flourishes," but in too many other countries, "people face daunting, alarming and growing challenges because of their faith," a State Department official said at a Capitol Hill hearing Oct. 27.
Government economic policies must follow ‘moral compass,’ says IMF head
Is Christian faith incompatible with vast wealth?
Catholic agencies have long forged relationships with new House speaker
They said he appears to want to solve the problems facing the country, especially the needs of 46.5 million Americans living in poverty.
Pennsylvania priest builds ministry one Lego at a time
Bob Simon fell in love with two things at the age of 5 -- the Catholic Church and building with Lego. Now, as a 51-year-old priest, Father Simon has discovered a way to merge both of these passions.
Bishops to consider election document, USCCB priorities, sainthood causes
he U.S. bishops will consider whether to approve a new introductory note and a limited revision of their quadrennial statement on political responsibility during their Nov. 16-19 fall general assembly in Baltimore.
Brooklyn church one of latest to attract ‘Mass Mob’ for Sunday Mass
Inspired by the idea of a "flash mob," the NYC Mass Mob organizes people through social media to attend Mass at a set date and time at Catholic churches around New York's five boroughs.
Wisconsin clinic suspends abortions; pro-lifers hope for permanent stop
Planned Parenthood in Grand Chute suspended abortions in mid-October, citing a lack of medical staff. The building, and Planned Parenthood's office in Appleton, remains open.