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Safety upgrades unveiled for ‘Remain in Mexico’ policy
Biden administration officials announced transportation and legal help for migrants seeking asylum in the U.S. who are being forced to stay in Mexico under a Trump-era policy.
Catholic colleges respond to omicron with online classes
Much of January has become a back-to-virtual learning experience at many colleges and universities in response to the current spike in COVID-19 cases across the U.S.
In World Sick Day message, pope says progress must never trump care
Although scientists have made great strides in the field of medicine, genuine care and listening to those who suffer must always be at the forefront of any therapy, Pope Francis said in his message released Jan. 4.
Clergy assignments announced
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez announced appointments Jan. 4 for four priests and two permanent deacons in archdiocesan parishes.
Father Ferdinand Buccafurni, who served Italian parishes, dies
A native of Calabria, Italy who moved to the U.S. in 1940, the archdiocesan priest ministered actively for 55 years, including as pastor of the former St. Donato Parish. He was 91.
Father William Donnelly dies; was teacher, pastor of St. Alice Parish
Ordained in 1964, the archdiocesan priest taught at Bishop McDevitt and Cardinal Dougherty high schools and served at several parishes, including in Upper Darby.
Atonement Father Carter dies at 91; was longtime leader in Brooklyn
The Black priest had initially been turned away from seminaries because of his race. He professed first vows as a Franciscan in 1950 but was not ordained until 1975.
Cardinal Wilton Gregory tests positive for COVID-19
The archbishop of Washington was fully vaccinated and boosted, and shows no symptoms. "Overall I feel quite well," he said Jan. 3, urging everyone to remain cautious and get vaccinated.
Sicilian diocese bans naming of godparents
Godparents had been used to strengthened family bonds within local Mafia families, rather than to aide in the spiritual development of those who are baptized or confirmed.
Dublin archbishop: ‘Radical change is coming in the church’
Resulting from the "synodal pathway," church structures in Ireland and across the world will experience "a renewal of energy and the adoption of new forms of outreach and ministry."