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Georgetown U. will divest from fossil fuels in a decade
Responding to years of pressure from students, the Catholic university will end new investments in fossil fuels companies and boost its endowment portfolio in renewable energy to address climate change.
Sister Maureen Widmeier, teacher and social minister, dies at 97
Well known as Mother Maureen, the Sister of the Holy Child Jesus was well educated and lived a life of varied service both as a teacher and social justice worker in Philadelphia.
Cal State campus changes funding policy in favor of pro-life group
California State University-San Marcos has agreed to revise its student fee policies after losing a lawsuit last year. It had allocated $300,000 from mandatory student activity fees to a LGBTQA group but refused $500 for a pro-life speaker.
Marriage, family therapist to chair U.S. bishops’ National Review Board
Suzanne Healy of Los Angeles is the new chair of the National Review Board, which advises the U.S. bishops on adherence to its policies for the protection of children in the church.
In hopes of healing, abuse survivor shares his story
Within weeks of seeing the film "Spotlight," Michael Callaghan went to leaders of his Minnesota archdiocese to share his story and offer help. Staff members listened to and affirmed him, which was a "breath of fresh air."
Restorative justice, healing circles address trauma caused by abuse
It is vitally important to have the church acknowledge the harm done by clergy sexual abuse, foster accountability and offer roads to healing, said a priest dealing with his secondary trauma from the crisis.
Florida Catholics unite to oppose abortion, suicide, death penalty
Catholic Days brought some 200 pro-life advocates to Florida's capitol for two days of study and peaceful discussions with lawmakers on bills that could threaten the futures of millions in Florida.
Group puts push for racial justice in focus for Lent
The Catholic social justice lobby Network issued a Lenten study guide last year, "Recommit to Racial Justice." Its reflections have become wildly poplar, even among non-Catholics.
Time flies as preschoolers celebrate 100 days in class
On Feb. 7, students and staff at Casa del Carmen Preschool Academy in Philadelphia dressed in senior style for the occasion. The learning center, operated by archdiocesan Catholic Social Services, has earned top marks from the state’s education department.
Catholic young adults befriend, Transfigure their parishes
Some 90 members from St. Andrew Parish in Newtown and across Bucks County and New Jersey are finding the personal connections they seek beyond Sunday Mass. And they're breathing new life into parishes.