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Alvare says gender equality is ‘not to be grasped’ but asserted
Speaking to 350 women in their 20s, Helen Alvare's views on feminism, sexual abuse, social outreach, the roles of women and collaboration between the sexes cannot, she said, be expressed by men, but by women.
Church agencies looking for answers in response to new overtime rule
Set to take effect Dec. 1, the new Department of Labor rule roughly doubles the salary threshold at which workers would be exempt from overtime pay from $23,660 ($455 weekly) to $47,476 annually ($913 weekly).
Catholic Charities in Minnesota archdiocese to end two longtime services
In the coming months, Catholic Charities of St. Paul and Minneapolis will close its Seton Prenatal Clinic and cease its adoption program.
By caring for foster child, Phila. couple is making the world a better place
Mike and Nicole Darrah of Northeast Philadelphia are raising a boy through Catholic Social Services' foster care program. The baby doesn't know his situation, only that the Darrahs love him, "and that puts a smile on (his) face.”
Catholics responding as sex abuse lawsuit bill begins path in Senate
The Pennsylvania bill that would allow civil lawsuits on past child sexual abuse enters an important new phase on Monday as the Senate Judiciary Committee begins hearings. Catholics have been contacting their senators on the matter.
Archbishop Gomez calls law allowing physician-assisted suicide ‘unjust’
With California now allowing doctors to prescribe lethal medications for terminally ill patients who ask for them, "we are crossing a line," said the archbishop of Los Angeles.
Clergy assignment changes announced
Archbishop Charles Chaput announced five appointments for priests in the Philadelphia Archdiocese June 10.
‘The Greatest’ got his start working at a Louisville Catholic college
It may seem improbable that the late boxing legend Muhammad Ali, a devout Muslim, would be closely connected with a Catholic religious order.
Night out for a Phillies’ game next week helps those in need
Ticket sales for the Phillies vs. Toronto Blue Jays game June 16 will benefit the annual Catholic Charities Appeal and its work to support 180 local church ministries. See our special link to purchase tickets.
Foundation named for St. Padre Pio honors actor, former ambassador
The St. Pio Award is presented to individuals who exemplify the St. Pio Foundation's mission, which is to provide service to "those in need of relief from suffering."