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Archdiocese plans for schools to reopen with flexibility
Catholic schools in the Philadelphia region are preparing to welcome students for the fall term through a mix of in-person and virtual instruction to adapt to the coronavirus pandemic’s impact on education.
German bishops continue debate over Vatican document on parishes
The Vatican instruction on the reform of Catholic parishes continues to stir debate in Germany, where some bishops say the current parish model with a priest in charge is no longer sustainable because of a lack of vocations.
Competing ideas on economic recovery seen in House, Senate bills
Two visions of what it will take to support the staggering American economy during the coronavirus pandemic are revealed in a $3 trillion House bill and $1 trillion Senate bill.
COVID-19 changes campus classes, dorms and maybe fees
The fall semester at Catholic colleges and universities and their counterparts around the country will look and feel very different. About half are offering a modified in-person experience.
Advocates demand ICE comply with order to release children in detention
Separating children from parents and subjecting them to harm is "part of the culture of death," said a priest whose group brought 300,000 petitions to ICE headquarters, which were not accepted.
Mexican bishops welcome Supreme Court abortion ruling
Mexico's Supreme Court ruled 4-1 against a proposal that could have paved the way for the decriminalization of abortion across the country.
Sound checks lead to the sacred at Chester County parish
Now in its second year, the audiovisual ministry at St. Norbert Parish in Paoli "brings the Word to the community" while forming "fervent disciples."
Outreach keeping babies, kids clothed amid COVID crunch
In Northeast Philly, archdiocesan Catholic Social Services has launched "Clothing Cuties" to help struggling families keep up with growing kids and shrinking incomes.
Late civil rights leaders ‘changed course of history,’ says archbishop
In opposing racial injustice, Rev. C.T. Vivian and Rep. John Lewis participated in multiple protests and worked to combat racism, which included fighting for voting rights.
Jesuits to leave historic New Mexico parish after 152 years
The Archdiocese of Santa Fe will run Immaculate Conception Parish in Albuquerque since the Jesuit priests "no longer have the capacity to staff this beloved Catholic community."