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Junior Dakota Fanelli already setting sights on softball season
Sure, it's seven months away, but the way Archbishop Wood's season ended in heartbreaking fashion is inspiring their standout pitcher/hitter to keep working and praying hard, as always.
Catholic Charities CEO fears impact of expected rental evictions
A national eviction moratorium that protected millions of Americans who have fallen behind on rent payments is unconstitutional, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled. Diocesan Catholic Charities agencies may see more people seeking assistance.
Young Catholic Professionals get down to business of bringing faith to workplace
Archbishop Nelson Pérez officially unveiled the national organization's new Philadelphia chapter at an Aug. 21 Mass, saying he "expects great things" of young adults who "have a lot to give."
Aid group fears for 400 employees in Afghanistan
Roots of Peace, based near San Francisco, has helped Afghans to plant over 5 million trees, created 100,000 jobs and facilitated exports of fruits, nuts and spices to new markets.
Protect human dignity from high-tech threats, pope tells Catholic lawmakers
Technology and the problems of child pornography, cyber attacks and fake news cannot be left "to market forces alone without suitable guidelines" provided by public authorities "guided by a sense of social responsibility."
As Afghanistan convulses, Catholic groups help refugees in U.S.
Even after a deadly terrorist attack at the Kabul airport Aug. 26, thousands of Afghan refugees continue to flee the country. Catholics are encouraged to help resettle them in the U.S. because "this is what our church does."
Vaccine mandates prompt bishops to discern appropriate action
The rise in coronavirus vaccine mandates around the country, including in Catholic communities, has prompted interest in a vaccine exemption letter. Dioceses have come down on both sides of the religious exemption question.
Parishes host prayer vigils to support citizenship for immigrants
Dozens gathered during a week-long interfaith series to secure legal protections for some 11 million immigrants, who are fleeing poverty and violence that "pales in comparison" to that in the U.S.
Neumann U deepens commitment to care for creation
Through a new association, the university will receive support to advance its sustainability initiatives throughout the campus and in the Delaware County community.
Diaspora and disease: Pope will face pressing issues on next trip abroad
Pope Francis' upcoming trip to Hungary and Slovakia could prove to be among his most challenging. Those attending events "will have to be vaccinated, which is unacceptable to many," said a Jesuit priest.