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Washington Archdiocese restructures central HQ
Amid the economic downturn of the COVID-19 pandemic, the archdiocese will terminate 17 employees, reduce hours for others and cut budgets, including for the archdiocesan media.
German bishops say talks with Rome on parishes must include laity
Germany's bishops plan to meet with the head of a Vatican office about its recent instruction on parish reforms and leadership in the Catholic Church.
Detroit priest’s invalid baptism had ripple effect, archdiocese says
The improper form of the priest's infant baptism means his priestly ordination three years ago also was invalid. Now parishioners to whom he administered the sacraments are being sought.
NGOs complying with ban on U.S. foreign aid for abortion
The top bishop on pro-life activities said the Trump administration "deserves our praise" for ensuring that U.S. funding "promotes health and human rights, and doesn’t undermine them by promoting abortion."
Planned Parenthood drops suit against Indiana abortion law
Ending three years of legal dueling, Planned Parenthood will cease challenging a state law requiring women to undergo an ultrasound at least 18 hours before having an abortion.
Archbishop laments ‘senseless act’ after Cathedral lector punched
A lector at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul was struck in the face by an assailant after reading Scripture during an Aug. 23 Mass.
English Catholic women ID ways to spot all types of domestic abuse
Responding to a pandemic-related surge in domestic abuse, especially regarding sexual identity, Catholic women urged learning the signs of abuse and how to help victims.
Hope for peace rises with warming relations between Israel, UAE
The normalization of diplomatic relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates can be a step for peace in the Middle East, said the chairman of the U.S. bishops' Committee on International Justice and Peace.
Catholic athletes won’t take the field this fall
Catholic school leaders announced Aug. 24 that the 17 archdiocesan Catholic high schools won’t compete in sports such as football and soccer over concerns for safety.
Agency awarded $25K to connect seniors with food benefits
Archdiocesan Catholic Housing and Community Services will use the funds to counter the growing problem of hunger among older adults.