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Racism needs ‘honest discussion,’ not destruction, says archbishop
San Francisco's archbishop said June 20 the defacing of a statue of St. Junipero Serra is the latest example of some people using the current movement against racial injustice as a reason for violence.
State’s ‘green’ phase allows more in pews, but precautions continue
Churches can now seat up to 75% of their building occupancy, but face masks and receiving holy Communion by hand are still "strongly recommended" by the Philadelphia Archdiocese.
Local DACA youth ‘can breathe’ for now after Supreme Court ruling
A June 18 decision to uphold the program, which protects qualified undocumented youth from deportation, inspired relief -- but "we still have so much work to do," said one area recipient.
Catholic Charismatics hold virtual retreat weekend
“Challenges for Catholics in Today’s World,” takes place June 26-28 with Father Bill Halbing and Dr. Antone Raymundo at Malvern Retreat House.
Martin Saints Classical High School hosts virtual open house
Classical education, combined with craftsmanship classes and Frassati Fridays, make the school unique and students "fully alive." The open house is July 13.
UAE sends aid to Peru as part of Catholic-Muslim cooperation
The shipment of 50 tons of aid to Peru is the result of ties between the Vatican and the United Arab Emirates following Pope Francis' visit to Abu Dhabi in 2019.
Supreme Court says asylum-seekers can’t challenge deportations
In a 7-2 decision June 25, the Supreme Court said the Trump administration can deport some asylum-seekers without granting them a federal court hearing.
U.S. suspends some visas, extends immigration restrictions
Catholic groups have joined others in protesting new immigration restrictions of the Trump administration, including a popular visa program for skilled workers.
What to do with old electronics? St. John Chrysostom has the answer
The Delaware County parish partnered June 20 with a local recycling nonprofit that employs former prisoners reentering society. Residents brought out three truckloads, and good wishes.
Annual audit shows 4,400+ allegations of clergy abuse reported
A new report attributed 37% of the new allegations to lawsuits, victim compensation programs by dioceses, and bankruptcies. An additional 3% of allegations emerged after a review of clergy files.