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Minnesota Catholics view church’s role in Indian boarding schools
Among Native Americans, including Catholics, seeking information in order to understand the history of the boarding school era and its abuses is seen as the first step toward healing and justice.
Report identifies abuses of Native American children
Hundreds of boarding schools supported by the U.S. government for 150 years sought to forcefully assimilate tens of thousands of Indigenous children into white society, said an Interior Department report.
Nationwide baby formula shortage hits archdiocesan food pantries
Product recalls, inflation and supply chain issues have left shelves bare at home and at agency sites, say hunger relief staff at Catholic Social Services and Nutritional Development Services.
Father Judge set to graduate first group of welding students
Thirty three teens are ready to forge their future after completing the rigorous program, which is "changing lives," said instructor Joe Williams.
Faith, fortitude, martyrdom, miracles: Pope to name 10 new saints
After a long pandemic pause, Pope Francis is scheduled to celebrate a Mass May 15 for the canonization of 10 men and women from four countries.
As Marcos heads for landslide, Philippine clergy thank his opponent
Catholics expressed disappointment at the result of the Philippine presidential election by offering messages of support for Leonor "Leni" Robredo, a champion of many in the church.
Beatification near for founder of Society for the Propagation of the Faith
Two hundred years ago a young and rich French woman, Pauline Jaricot, founded the international association that aids Catholic missionary priests, brothers and nuns in mission areas. She will be beatified May 22.
Officials condemn violence after high court leak on abortion case
As the majority of Supreme Court justices seem set to overturn Roe v. Wade, the decision legalizing abortion, protests and vandalism showing discontent with the potential ruling seem to be on the rise.
Dutch priest proposed as patron saint of journalists
Blessed Titus Brandsma's staunch opposition to promoting Nazi propaganda -- for which he paid with his life -- is relevant today due to the increasingly polarized media landscape and the rise of "fake news."
Hong Kong police detain, release 90-year-old cardinal
If convicted of colluding with foreigners, Cardinal Joseph Zen Ze-kiun faces years of imprisonment for supporting pro-democracy protests in the face of rising pressure from Chinese authorities.