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Sister Campbell, Trumka, 15 others receive Presidential Medal of Freedom
Sister Simone Campbell, a longtime advocate for economic justice and health care, and late labor leader Richard Trumka received the nation's highest civilian honor in a White House ceremony July 7.
Our Sunday Visitor to launch new Catholic news service
The Indiana-based Catholic publisher will fill the void left by the closure of the U.S. arm of Catholic News Service in January 2023 with OSV News. Meanwhile, Catholic journalists searched for new pathways in Catholic media.
‘Never too late’ for Vietnam veterans honored at archdiocesan senior complex
Catholic Housing and Community Services, U.S. Senator Pat Toomey and the Catholic War Veterans teamed up June 29 at St. John Neumann Place II to commemorate those who served the nation during the Vietnam War era.
New principal for Bishop Shanahan HS announced
Dr. Robert W. Moran, currently the school's assistant principal, will step into his new role July 20. He succeeds Father John Donia, who was recently named the school's president.
Creators of ‘Bible in a Year’ podcast win national media award
Father Mike Schmitz and Jeff Cavins of Ascension Press received the 2022 Cardinal John P. Foley Award for innovative storytelling from the Catholic Media Association July 6 at its annual convention.
National Seton shrine breaks ground on $4 million museum
When the National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Emmitsburg, Maryland opens its new museum and visitors center next year, it will be a milestone for those with a deep devotion to America's first native-born saint.
Australian council in crisis after motions fail to get enough bishop votes
Australia's Plenary Council was disrupted July 6 after more than 60 of the 277 members protested issues regarding women in the church, including the defeat of a motion to support for the ordination of women as deacons.
China deploys monitors of religious activities online
The Chinese Communist Party is seeking to expand its apparatus to monitor and curb religious activities in cyberspace by deploying hundreds of "auditors" across the country, which concerns rights groups.
Pope wants to hear women’s voices in Dicastery for Bishops
"I am open to giving (women) an opportunity" to lead or serve in Vatican offices, including the committee that vets names for potential bishops around the world, Pope Francis told an interviewer July 2.
Police deflect rioters from Portland church, avert vandalism
Police officers drove dozens of anarchist rioters away from Holy Redeemer Church late July 1, following a rally with the intent to "Abolish SCOTUS." Parishioners had earlier barricaded the church.