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Ordination of first U.S.-born Hmong-American priest a milestone
Although he is a Twin Cities native, Father Toulee Peter Ly, 35, drew Hmong-American Catholics from around the country to the ordination, where he received holy orders with three other men.
Syro-Malabar Catholic Church makes history with two ordinations
UPDATED - In a June 2 ceremony in Tampa, Florida, Father Rajeev Philip became the second U.S.-born priest to be ordained for the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church. His ordination came about a month after that of U.S.-born Father Kevin Mundackal.
Catholic women speak up about #MeToo movement, sexual revolution
Speakers at a national conference noted the movement's widespread outrage over sexual harassment, but also a re-evaluation of the effects of sexual activity and a second look at encyclical "Humanae Vitae."
IHM Sisters’ Night
This is a great opportunity for young women ages 18-35 who are curious about religious life to spend a little time with the sisters in an informal setting.
Discernment Retreat
Single young women ages 18-35 are invited to come for a weekend of prayer, spiritual conferences, meals, and times of recreation with the sisters.
Opioid Awareness Community Night
Meet with community leaders, county staff, and other vendors about resources available to combat the opioid crisis in Montgomery County.
High court quashes ruling in case of detained teenager seeking abortion
If the Supreme Court had not acted, the lower court's ruling could have set a precedent that would have allowed minors in similar situations to obtain abortions.
Seeds of immigration woes planted 20 years ago, says Sacramento bishop
It's not fair to vilify the administration of President Donald Trump for immigration woes, because the problems go back well before Trump took office, said Bishop Jaime Soto of Sacramento, California.
Refugee agency recommits to serving Syrians despite U.S. ‘retreat’
Fewer than 50 Syrian refugees have been admitted into the United States to seek protection through resettlement during the current fiscal year, which started Oct. 1, the Jesuit Refugee Service noted.
High court rules in favor of baker in same-sex wedding cake case
UPDATED - In a 7-2 decision June 4, the Supreme Court sided with a Colorado baker in a case that put anti-discrimination laws up against freedom of speech and freedom of religious expression.