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Many moving pieces in Colombia peace accord
The detailed accord between the Colombian government and armed rebels who had been fighting the government for about 50 years was signed in 2016, but key parts of the agreement have yet to be fully implemented.
PURIFIED. A Life-Changing Event for Families with International Speaker and Best Selling Author Jason Evert (For ages 13+)
The innocence of the family is under attack like never before. For 20 years, Jason Evert has brought a liberating message to more than a million teenagers on six continents. On November 13, 2019, he’ll bring that same message to the teens and adults in West Chester.
REBOOT with Chris Stefanick at Archbishop Carroll
Archbishop Charles J. Chaput has called Chris Stefanick “one of the most engaging young defenders of the Christian faith on the scene today.” Chris speaks to over 50,000 teens, young adults, and parents every year.
Holy Redeemer Chinese Catholic Church and School – Fundraising Banquet
This is the 25th Annual Fundraising Banquet which benefits Holy Redeemer School. Our objective is to keep tuition more affordable for the students from K-8 who are predominantly from immigrant families.
Texas parish keeps ‘unshakable’ faith after Imelda hits Houston, Beaumont
With students finally back in renovated classrooms damaged by a flood this May, Tropical Storm Imelda brought catastrophic flooding and record breaking rainfall to the southeast Texas Gulf Coast, pushing 6 inches of floodwaters into two school buildings.
Jesuit provincials call for international action on Nicaragua
The Society of Jesus has urged Latin American countries -- working "through international diplomacy" -- to "take all the necessary measures to rescue democracy in Nicaragua and hold the current regime responsible for the crimes it has committed."
Colombian priest works for recovery from civil war in his homeland
A three-year-old peace process that has emphasized reconciliation between the people who work the land, the rebel groups that tried to take the land, and the government, which has a minimal presence in the region.
Culture of care is essential for the common good, pope tells doctors
With so many changes and huge technological advancements in the field of medicine, health care must always be at the service of the whole individual, including a supportive relationship between patient and medical professionals, Pope Francis said.
German bishops to use ‘synodal way’ in rapid response to sex abuse
Vatican approval is necessary to begin the process of deliberation which may be limited by canon law. The bishops say they "want to fight the causes of the abuse scandal and renew our fellowship as a church."
Charities team returns from fact-finding mission to Nassau, Bahamas
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Miami will ship targeted emergency goods and humanitarian relief to the hurricane-ravaged Bahamas through a temporary partnership with the Archdiocese of Nassau.