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Catholic environmental movement adopts new name in push to inspire action
The former "Global Catholic Climate Movement" announced July 29 it will now be called the "Laudato Si' Movement" to better reflect the network's mission of prayerful activism for environmental protection.
Efforts to amend House appropriations bills with pro-life riders fail
Despite "14 pro-life amendments ruled out of order by the Democratic majority," U.S. Rep. Chris Smith said "all is not lost," and hopes the Senate will reinstate measures to prevent taxpayer funding of abortion.
Baby shower pampers moms and little ones
Catholic Social Services treated expectant mothers and their little ones July 29 to food, fun and "fellowship with one another" at the agency's Delaware County location.
Magnifest concert series captures Spirit and song
Local singer-songwriters will perform July 31, Aug. 7 and Aug. 14 to "give praise to God" on the grounds of St. Mary of Providence Center in Elverson.
La Salle U. clears tuition balances for more than 100 students
The school announced this week it would use more than $500,000 to zero out charges from the spring 2021 term, using federal relief funds made available due to COVID.
Bonner-Prendie welcomes new principal
Longtime educator Patricia Rooney will assume her new role Aug. 9, according to a July 29 statement from archdiocesan and school officials.
Nicaragua’s crisis ‘is reaching flashpoint,’ says witness at Hill hearing
Political, economic and social repression are combining to destabilize the Central American nation, according to July 21 testimony echoing grave concerns expressed by the country's Catholic bishops.
Abortion in Northern Ireland threatens peace process, bishops say
The British government's unilateral moves to make full abortion services available by March 31 stand to disrupt "the fragile balance of relationships at the heart of the Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement," said Archbishop Eamon Martin and four other bishops.
Trinity Washington University clears tuition debts for 540 students
Over 40% of the school's full-time undergraduate students will start the new school year with a clean financial slate, thanks to funds from the American Rescue Plan and increased donations.
Fifth Chinese bishop ordained with both government, papal approval
The July 28 ordination of Bishop Anthony Li Hui continues a Vatican-China agreement signed in 2018 and renewed in 2020, part of efforts to ensure greater freedom and security for the Catholic community in China.