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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.
In South Sudan, church works to keep young people off streets, drugs
Priests throughout the African nation are offering psychological and social support to children traumatized by years of political turmoil and, more recently, the pandemic.
Boston Globe: Police charge McCarrick with assault in case dating to 1970s
The former prelate will appear in court Aug. 26 on three counts of indecent assault on a teen during a wedding reception, while McCarrick was a New York archdiocesan priest.
Virtual Catholic speed dating connects singles of all ages, near and far
Four upcoming sessions are set to introduce Catholic singles of every generation July 30 and 31 and Aug. 2 and 4. A number of previous participants have since married.
Little Flower senior named Phila.’s youth poet laureate
Andre'a Rhoads wants to "spread joy and highlight the ideas that everyone is talking about" through her writing, while showing that "dreams can come true through prayer and working hard."
Sydney Catholic Schools have three alums on Olympic soccer team
The players are being hailed as "terrific ambassadors for not only the sport but also for Catholic education."