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Ukrainian bishops praise efforts to restart schooling disrupted by war
Amid a brutal Russian invasion that has targeted civilians, children are returning to classes where available, navigating air raid sirens, Russian propaganda and obstacles to Catholic religious education in occupied areas.
USCCB’s Labor Day statement touts bills to help children, women, families
U.S. Catholic bishops called for support of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and an expansion of the federal child tax credit as social policies that are "pro-woman, pro-family, pro-worker and, thus, authentically pro-life."
‘Positive momentum’ in resolving textbook delay, says archdiocese
A backlog in the processing and shipment of state-funded books and educational materials is underway, while both teachers and students are ready to start the school year "books or no books," said one principal.
Pope John Paul II HS unveils ‘game-changing’ learning center, program
Two initiatives unveiled at an Aug. 29 ceremony will expand access for students with special needs, thanks to support from the Ambassador's Fund for Catholic Education and other partners.
Gorbachev, St. John Paul had great appreciation for each other
The former Soviet president, who died Aug. 30, met several times with the late pope, and both were key to the fall of the Soviet Union.
Faithful gather in prayer, solidarity for Pakistan flooding victims
With more than 1,110 killed and 33 million endangered by record rainfall in the South Asia nation, the archdiocesan Pakistani Catholic Community is organizing both spiritual and material aid.
Bishop calls for help for Pakistanis left homeless, hungry by floods
Unusually heavy rainfall has killed more than 1,000 and impacted some 33 million, with many churches, homes and schools damaged by the deluge, said Bishop Samson Shukardin.
Vatican says papal remarks on Dugina defended life, were not political
Following backlash over Pope Francis' comments on the death of the young Russian ultranationalist, the Vatican condemned Russia's war on Ukraine as "morally unjust, unacceptable, barbaric, senseless, repugnant and sacrilegious."
Open mic opens doors, builds community for young adults
Dozens gathered for an Aug. 27 talent showcase (featuring a guest performance by Archbishop Nelson Pérez) aimed at creating a "critical mass" of evangelizing energy.
Sister Marie Peter Conboy dies at 92
Sister Marie Peter Conboy died in Camilla Hall on July 26, 2022 in the 74th year of her religious life.