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Honduran bishops denounce drug cartel incursion into politics
The Honduran bishops' conference said narcotics trafficking has permeated the Central American country's institutions and accused politicians of colluding with organized crime.
Catholic schools ‘essential, integral’ to church’s ministry, say educators
Evangelization is present within schools because students are presented with a Catholic worldview that reveals the reality of God through the curriculum, said the head of the Catholic teachers' association.
Catholics among those arrested at protest over low refugee cap
Catholics joined an array of faith communities, human rights groups, clergy, refugees and refugee resettlement agencies gathered outside the U.S. Capitol Oct. 15 protesting deep cuts to the refugee admissions program.
Experts fear legislation will further reduce religion in Quebec schools
Among the changes announced in a bill presented Oct. 1, the government plans to abolish the Ministry of Education's religious affairs advisory committee and to remove all references to spirituality from the Education Act.
Pope: Evangelization must help, not hinder, people getting closer to God
God wants everyone to be saved, which is why those who evangelize must avoid letting their prejudices get in the way of God's plan, Pope Francis said.
L.A. Archdiocese expands fund for Southern California wildfire victims
The fund was expanded to include those affected by last year devastating fires and is now expanding to include those affected by the current fires in the San Fernando Valley and throughout Los Angeles and Ventura counties.
Blue Ribbon schools stand out with strong academics, innovations
Five Catholic grade schools in the Philadelphia Archdiocese received top national honors -- among just 50 private schools in the U.S. and the only ones in Pa. -- relying on high scores, creative programs and social outreach.
Bishop Shanahan High School hosts fall open house
Enjoy a personalized tour of the high school's Downingtown campus led by current students, an academic presentation about the student-centered learning curriculum and meet all the clubs, teams and faculty members.
Immigration advocates take part in teach-in event at U.S.-Mexico border
Organizers said the event was in response to "inhumane treatment of migrants and refugees at the border" and the El Paso shooting that authorities believe targeted Latinos this past summer.
Vincentians mark 170 years in Philadelphia with gala
The Oct. 10 “Hearts on Fire” gathering celebrated almost two centuries of local ministry by the congregation, which includes outreach to the poor and marginalized, as well as the operation of the Miraculous Medal Shrine in the city's Germantown section.