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Germany’s Trier Diocese latest to reorganize, reduce number of parishes
One of Germany's oldest Catholic dioceses has become the latest to unveil a major reorganization, in the face of rising costs and declining church membership.
Learn to give up worrying for Lent at St. Stanislaus Parish
Lent is the perfect time to give up the useless practice of worrying. After struggling for years to overcome anxiety, speaker Gary Zimak learned that Jesus is the ultimate answer to winning the battle.
Pope to visit Switzerland in June, government official says
UPDATED -- His visit is meant help commemorate the 70th anniversary of the founding of the World Council of Churches and show the Catholic Church's support of the organization's ecumenical initiatives.
German bishops prepare Communion rules for mixed marriages
The document, primarily addressed to pastors, contains specific guidance about whether Communion is possible in particular cases for married couples of different Christian faiths.
Pope, cardinal advisers studying regional tribunals for abuse cases
A report published on the website Vatican Insider that said the pope and his cardinal advisers were considering decentralizing the role of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith in handling cases, but would not diminish the congregation's authority.
Palliative care is pro-life response to euthanasia, panelists say
Intentionally causing a patient's death is different from accepting that a patient is dying, then providing emotional and spiritual support and pain relief, said a doctor who practices and promotes palliative care.
Pope: At Mass, God accepts humble gifts, gives abundantly in return
"He asks for our goodwill in daily life, he asks us for an open heart, he asks us to be willing to be better," the pope said at his weekly general audience at the Vatican Feb. 28.
Dozens of Catholics arrested as they call on Congress to help ‘Dreamers’
Some of them sang and prayed, and many of them said they had no option but to participate in the act of civil disobedience to speak out against the failure of Congress and the Trump administration to help the young adults.
High court hears case that could erode union rights that USCCB backs
At issue is whether unions can compel workers who are not union members to pay "fair share" membership fees when those employees work for the government.
Join the ‘Cassock Classic’ Frisbee tournament at the seminary
The seminarians of St. Charles Borromeo Seminary invite young adult groups and college/university ministries to participate in a one-day tournament. It's a way for young adults to mingle with their peers.