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Catholic college leaders reach out to DACA students in uncertain times
Catholic college leaders have heightened their resolve to do more for DACA students and have expressed cautious belief that federal legislation to give these students more permanent help could be at hand.
Guatemalan bishops condemn congress’ attempt at imposing impunity
The Guatemalan bishops' conference has condemned the country's congress for gutting campaign finance laws at a time when accusations of corruption and electoral irregularities are implicating the president and others in the political class.
Don’t tell O’Hara’s field hockey team this is a rebuilding year
With 14 seniors graduated from last year's Catholic League champion squad, the young lady Lions are off to a fast start because a) they believe in each other and b) they've scored 16 unanswered goals in two games.
Cardinal says Irma collection can help meet material, pastoral needs
"While emergency outreach was immediate, we know that the road to recovery and the rebuilding of communities will be long and additional support will be needed," said Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of Galveston-Houston in a statement issued late Sept. 14.
Myanmar charges against aid groups leave displaced Rohingya without food
Local contractors who refused to carry food for aid in conflict-torn Rakhine state are concerned about retaliation by Buddhist hardliners following government accusations that World Food Program energy biscuits were found in Rohingya militant camps.
London cardinal calls Tube incident ‘another cowardly attack’
The device detonated Sept. 15 on a London Underground train but failed to explode as intended. It nevertheless shot a "wall of fire" through carriages, injuring passengers, including a 10-year-old boy. No one was killed.
Indian Catholics welcome new shrine for Mary in a day of devotions
More than 700 faithful from various Indian and American Christian communities filled the Miraculous Medal Shrine in Germantown on Saturday, Sept. 9 for the feast of Our Lady of Good Health Vailankanni.
Mass will mark 50 years of permanent deacons’ service in church
Hundreds of deacons, their wives and families will celebrate the restoration of the permanent diaconate Oct. 15 at the cathedral. It's a chance to thank God for the varied ministries some 300 ordained men offer to parishes.
Mary was a ‘courageous woman’ up to the end, pope says
Mary was a courageous woman who stood by Jesus even when the crowds turned against him and even though she knew he would face a tragic death, Pope Francis said.
Circus performers have a ‘joyful’ vocation, pope says
Meeting with an association of traveling circus and street performers, carnival workers, musicians and magicians, Pope Francis thanked the artists for their dedication in bringing joy to men, women and children.