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Archival discovery at Catholic U. leads to Kristallnacht remembrance
It was the discovery the archives in 2004 of an old, scratched record, labeled only "Catholic Protest Against Nazis -- Nov. 16, 1938," that set the wheels in motion for a long-overdue reconsideration of Catholic attitudes toward anti-Semitism.
Black Catholics fill cathedral to honor St. Martin de Porres
The 56th annual Mass, celebrated for the first time by an African American bishop, gathered faithful from archdiocesan parishes Monday night, supported by the Philadelphia Catholic Gospel Mass Choir.
Voters in two states OK anti-abortion measures, but Oregon funding stays
An Oregon measure that would have banned state funding for elective and late-term abortions was defeated by voters Nov. 6, while an amendment to the West Virginia constitution stating that women do not have a right to an abortion was passed by a narrow margin.
Catholic agencies closely monitor giving after clergy sex abuse shock
Leaders and fundraisers at Catholic organizations are cautiously monitoring the level of donations and gifts as the end-of-the-year giving season approaches, hoping that the clergy sexual abuse scandal won't negatively affect their bottom line.
Notre Dame band members strike chord with concert and connect generations
On a recent sun-kissed Wednesday afternoon, 49 members of the school’s marching band had a special performance for just over 100 people at A Caring Place, the adult day care program of Catholic Charities Indianapolis.
Poor Handmaids’ foundress called model of living out love of God, neighbor
For the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ, the canonization of their foundress, St. Katharina Kasper, also known as Mother Mary Catherine Kasper, is a confirmation of what they knew and believed.
Equestrian order supports Holy Land Catholics, encourages dialogue
The 30,000 members of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem fund about 80 percent of the annual budget of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem, ensuring that Catholic parishes and seminaries, schools and hospitals in Israel, Palestine and Jordan continue to function.
Holy Land Catholic leaders ask Israel to repeal law controversial law
All residents of Israel, regardless of their religion, must be treated as equal citizens, the Catholic leaders said.
People unable to give have become slaves to possessions, pope says
Life is for loving, not amassing possessions, Pope Francis said.
Archbishop Carroll returns to top of Catholic League field hockey
With their 2-0 championship win over Cardinal O'Hara Nov. 1, the Lady Patriots capped a 16-4 season, going 11-0 in the Catholic League. Both teams advanced in District 12 play.