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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.
Vatican suppresses Italy-based community founded by married couple
A four-year study of the Regina Pacis Community found "institutional weaknesses, especially in governance" as well as difficulties in relations between members.
Pakistan province demolishes Catholic church, despite protests
A church serving more than 300 Christian families in Pakistan's commercial capital of Karachi was demolished Aug. 24, along with thousands of homes, to mitigate flooding of nearby streams.
After historic Tennessee floods, parish support is ‘phenomenal’
"Within just 10 to 30 minutes, people went from dry floors to having to climb in their attics," said an official of the Aug. 20-21 record rainfall. Aid given by one parish was called "an absolute godsend."
Sister M. Dolores Kraemer, I.H.M. dies at age 90
After entering the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary in 1949 and taking the name Sister Michael Dolores, she spent 72 years in the congregation, all in teaching ministry.
Sister Kathleen Theresa Maguire, I.H.M. dies at 82
The Sister, Servant of the Immaculate Heart of Mary died in the 65th year of her religious life. She taught in many schools of the Philadelphia Archdiocese and was pastoral minister in parishes and health care facilities.