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Two new Canadian Indigenous leaders to prioritize reconciliation
Following a reckoning with Canada's residential school legacy, Chief RoseAnne Archibald and Governor General Mary Simon are focusing on "a renewed sense of possibility" for their country.
Catholics see challenging balance in Simone Biles’ decisions at Olympics
Counselors and spiritual directors say the gymnast's July 27 decision to withdraw from the competition due to feeling "the weight of the world" highlighted the importance of mental health care.
House’s refusal to include Hyde in spending bills is called an ‘injustice’
U.S. bishops called the results of a July 29 vote by lawmaker "completely out of step with the will of the American people who overwhelmingly oppose taxpayer-funded abortion."
Citing COVID-19 threat, Texas governor halts transportation of migrants
Gov. Greg Abbott said the order, announced July 28, is meant to stop COVID-19 from spreading, while immigration advocates call it a form of racial profiling.
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.