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Chinese American Catholics help needy people see
Dr. Kelly Kao left her big salary as an optometrist and Google Glass researcher to start a group that is bringing eyeglasses and vision care to people in California and the Far East.
Parish diversity reflects the changing nature of U.S. society
Parishes with people predominantly of European descent, once typical, have become places where immigrants from Africa, Mexico, Central America and Asia have increasingly felt at home.
Clergy changes announced in archdiocese
Archbishop Charles J. Chaput announces the following appointments effective as noted.
New ‘Catholic Values’ stock fund comes in for scrutiny
The new Catholic Values stock fund has come under scrutiny from those who say its values need to adhere more closely to environmental concerns, such as those Pope Francis recently raised in his encyclical, 'Laudato Si.'
Portland Archdiocese to stay in conversation with school on job offers
After giving in to pressure against hiring a gay counselor, St. Mary's Academy in Portland reversed that decision and has added sexual orientation its equal employment policy.
Success of religious education depends on parents, parish leaders say
Church officials are often frustrated because they see children attend religious education classes but don't attend Sunday Mass.
Parish views: From do-it-all pastors to 100 ministries to guide
In the latest story in our American Parish series, the shortage of priests is impacting parishioners, their pastors and community life as parishes combine and in some cases, thrive.
Although of many styles, Catholic schools face similar challenges
Pope Francis will visit a Catholic school in Harlem, New York. But he will get only a glimpse of the wide variety of Catholic education available in the U.S.
A totem pole and a papal encyclical symbolize opposition to coal trains
The papal encyclical on the environment was invoked during a Washington State protest against use of fossil fuels and a planned coal shipping plant on the coast.
Francis Festival offers fun, security-free zone in city
The "I'll Be There" campaign invites visitors into a large swath of center city Philadelphia, and encourages businesses and residents to welcome all for the historic September events.