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Hunger doesn’t take a vacation, and neither does archdiocesan relief agency
Nutritional Development Services has kicked off its annual Manna Sunday drive to restock food pantries before the summer slump, since clients know "they can count on us," say administrators.
Catholic leaders condemn racist shooting in Buffalo
U.S. Catholic bishops expressed sorrow and called out racism and gun violence after the May 14 mass shooting in Buffalo that left 10 dead -- a crime authorities say was motivated by hatred for Black people.
Agency hosts session on foster care for unaccompanied minors
Catholic Social Services is seeking caring individuals and families to host immigrant children and youth for short stays, with more information available at a May 18 presentation.
Humanitarian aid from archdiocese up 86% in 2021
More than 639,000 area individuals, from kids to seniors, were helped by a wide range of support from Catholic Human Services, according the agency's newly released annual report.
Caritas has assisted more than 1.2 million people in Ukraine, leaders say
The official relief agency of the universal Catholic Church has been providing shelter, meals, medication and psychological assistance to the millions impacted by Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
Christian leaders condemn ‘violent intrusion’ at journalist’s funeral
Israeli riot police clashed May 13 with mourners of Palestinian-American journalist Shereen Abu Akleh, a Melkite Catholic whose shooting death has prompted international calls for an investigation.
Helping the vulnerable means caring for the whole person, pope says
The Catholic Church must be "concerned more with those who suffer than with defending its own interests," Pope Francis said during a May 14 meeting with members of a French humanitarian ministry.
Saints’ lives prove God’s love for all, pope says at canonization Mass
Holiness begins with "realizing we are loved," said Pope Francis at a May 15 Mass during which he canonized 10 men and women as saints of the Catholic church.
Sister Ann Newell dies at 86
Sister Ann Newell, IHM, (formerly known as Sister Loyola Marie) of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary died on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at Our Lady of Peace Residence in Scranton.
‘Manna Sunday’ food drive kicks off
The annual campaign by archdiocesan Nutritional Development Services, which runs through May 31, supports food pantries throughout the five-county area -- and the need is greater than ever.