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‘Fortnight’ emphasizes connection between religious freedom, service
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- The third annual Fortnight for Freedom, June 21 to July 4, aims to protect religious liberties from government infringement. Archbishop William Lori said all people should be able to practice their faith and serve "unabashedly," and "we don't think we should have to compromise our beliefs in order to observe."
Members of Neocatechumenal Way take Gospel to the public
ORANGE, Calif. (CNS) -- In what the movement calls its "great mission," members volunteered to reach out to people in a public area -- perhaps the parking lot of a shopping center, perhaps in a park -- and invite them to a 75-minute gathering that included prayer and testimony from people walking "the Way," for short, as well as a group dialogue and catechesis.
In NBA wager, archbishops pledge donations to local charities
MIAMI (CNS) -- As the NBA finals got underway, once again pitting the Miami Heat against the San Antonio Spurs, Miami Archbishop Thomas G. Wenski placed a friendly bet with San Antonio Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller.
World financial system is ‘new idolatry,’ cardinal tells forum
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Cardinal Oscar Rodriguez Maradiaga of Honduras said the church knows about the economy because "we know about the human being," and political libertarians and economists could benefit by being closer to the people.
Pope internationalizes Vatican financial watchdog agency
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis named a slate of new members to the Vatican's financial watchdog agency, replacing an all-Italian panel with members from Italy, Switzerland, Singapore and the United States.
In unusual step, Mexican archdiocese turns in priest accused of abuse to police
MEXICO CITY (CNS) -- A priest in north central Mexico has been stripped of his position by the Vatican and faces criminal charges in connection with alleged sexual abuse of a teenage boy. The case marks the first time the Catholic Church in Mexico has turned a priest in to authorities.
Ireland investigates report of children buried at former religious home
DUBLIN (CNS) -- Revelations that nearly 800 babies died in a Catholic home for unwed mothers run by the Bons Secours nuns in the west of Ireland from 1925 to 1961 and were possibly buried in unmarked graves in a disused septic tank has put renewed focus on such homes.
Detroit Catholics give high marks to parishes, voice concerns for future
DETROIT (CNS) -- Parishioners generally like their parish and their pastor, and think the Archdiocese of Detroit is fulfilling its mission, but could be doing more for youth ministry and vocations, according to the results of a survey.
Hamels Foundation gives $10K to Northeast Phila. Catholic school
St. Jerome School will open a new STEM lab (science, technology, engineering and math) in September with the grant from the foundation of Phillies pitcher Cole Hamels and his wife Heidi.
Conference examines church’s need for new generation of lay ministers
The organizer of a national conference said young people are interested in lay ministry, but hesitate to enter formation programs because of the lack of jobs for lay ministers. "We need a next generation of ministers to take the place of folks that are in parishes right now," she said.