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Family trumps fear for Minnesota refugee served by Catholic Charities

Suad Gele, 34, and her nine children are living in a two-story house in Minneapolis as they begin new lives in safety, far away from their war-torn homeland of Somalia.

Panel: After rescue, trafficking victims need help addressing trauma

It's not enough to rescue victims of human trafficking and sexual exploitation -- they must be given supportive care to address their trauma, and tools to live economically independent lives free from abuse.

RCIA draws formerly homeless man to Christ; now he helps others find way

Todd Smith, a former homeless man, says the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults and the Light of the World evangelization program of the Diocese of Worcester has changed his life.

‘Lots of tears’ at chapel services, says priest serving Parliament

"For some it was the first time they could sit down and reflect on what had happened. They didn't feel, until they got home last night, what had really happened," Father Pat Browne said. "They are very shaken people."

Bishop McDevitt Spirit Of 76 High School Reunion

The 1976 graduating class of Bishop McDevitt High School is hosting their 40th Class Reunion.

CSFN 2017 Annual Social

Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth will be holding their annual social in May.

With new website, Franciscans opt for their own ‘hip-hop’ style

The March launch of the website is just phase one of a comprehensive project that will include opportunities for the public to interact with the friars and for the friars to reflect formally on how, when and why they communicate.

London cardinal call for prayers for victims of Westminster attack

After crashing the vehicle into railings, the British-born Muslim ran into New Palace Yard, near Parliament, where he fatally stabbed a police officer before he was killed by police.

Pope recognizes miracle attributed to Fatima visionaries

Many people are hoping Pope Francis will preside over the canonization ceremony during his visit to Fatima May 12-13.

Devon Prep students win big at regional science tourney

Nine students among Devon's 30 participants won medals at the recent Science Olympiad at Neumann University. More than 1,000 middle school and high school students from 60 schools in the region took part.