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237 faith-filled religious mark anniversaries this year
Religious priests, sisters and brothers are observing milestone anniversaries of religious life this year, and Archbishop Perez will celebrate a Mass with them Sept. 20.
Pope applauds initiatives ahead of world day of prayer for creation
Pope Francis encouraged global initiatives to protect the environment, especially in Mauritius after an oil spill threatened the livelihood of the island nation's inhabitants and wildlife.
Belarus archbishop refused reentry, warns nation faces civil war
The president of the Belarusian bishops' conference was barred from his country as it faces a deteriorating economy, international isolation, violence and a "spiritually ill" society.
Hurricane destroys Louisiana churches, closes schools, displaces priests
Hurricane Laura destroyed six churches in the Diocese of Lake Charles, damaged a dozen others and chancery offices, and left a priests' residence uninhabitable.
Opposing racism must begin in one’s heart, archbishop tells Notre Dame students
The enduring misery of slavery in the U.S. must be reconciled by and within the church, Archbishop Wilton Gregory said in an online class at the university.
Nation is at ‘pivotal juncture’ in racial justice struggle, prelate says
All people are needed for "the task and the privilege of advancing the goals that were so eloquently expressed 57 years ago" at the first March on Washington, said the city's Archbishop Gregory.
Famed Georgetown basketball coach John Thompson dies at 78
Born and raised a Catholic in Washington, Thompson went to Catholic schools and after a brief pro career he was an immensely successful coach at Georgetown, where he stood up for justice.
Neumann U extends 24/7 telehealth for students
Students of the Catholic university in Delaware County may access advice for physical ailments or mental health support whether they are on campus, at home or anywhere.
Parishes are hurting during COVID fallout, but help is here
The Parish Support Initiative by the Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia is joined by a new program to rebuild parish collections hit hard by the restrictions of the pandemic.
Laity called to share responsibility for church, say experts
Long-term cultural trends and COVID-19 are having major impacts on parish life, and a partnership between clergy and laity is needed to address the changes, said a seminary panel that included Archbishop Perez.