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Diocese of Rochester, N.Y., files bankruptcy
UPDATED - In the wake of nearly 50 lawsuits filed against it since New York's Child Victims Act took effect Aug. 14, the Diocese of Rochester filed for reorganization Sept. 12, under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.
Supreme Court allows Trump administration to bar asylum-seekers for now
UPDATED - The Supreme Court issued an unsigned order late Sept. 11 that will temporarily allow the Trump administration to enforce its new rule preventing many Central American migrants from seeking asylum in the United States.
Maine bishop’s diocesan travels strengthening bond with faithful, priests
In the last year alone, Bishop Deeley celebrated Masses or visited with parishioners at special events in 47 different Maine towns and cities; by the end of September that number will climb to 49, after Masses in Cherryfield and Limestone.
Nuns try to fight lure of Europe by offering programs for young Nigerians
The Fullness of Life Counseling and Development Initiative is an anti-trafficking organization that focuses on rebuilding the lives of returnees and provides empowerment programs for them to earn a living.
Dorian recovery work shows ‘we are your brother’s keeper,’ says volunteer
As catastrophic as Hurricane Dorian was, the characteristic optimism of Bahamians will help soften the painful recovery to come, according to a hurricane-preparedness volunteer in Nassau.
Roll up your sleeves, get ready to get dirty, pope tells new bishops
New bishops need to prepare for a life filled with God's surprises, with daily plans that change at the last minute and, especially, for a life dedicated to spending time with God and with the people, Pope Francis said.
Church must seek new paths in Amazon, synod secretaries say
The Synod of Bishops for the Amazon will help the Catholic Church make its presence felt and voice heard in a region that is dangerously approaching "a point of no return," said the special secretaries of the synod.
Pope calls for global alliance to better educate young people
Pope Francis said the challenges facing humanity and the Earth are so urgent and important that he has invited world leaders, educators and young people to come to the Vatican next spring to launch a global alliance for building a new, more humane future.
El Paso Diocese uses new fund to help migrants near border
El Paso Bishop Mark J. Seitz envisioned a fund that might raise $100,000 over the course of a year that the diocese could donate to such shelters, neighboring dioceses and other organizations helping the migrants eat and survive on the other side of the border.
Vatican U.N. nuncio laments ‘cycle of violence’ surrounding 9/11 attacks
"The 9/11 attacks were preceded and followed by many horrendous acts of violence, proving that violence begets more violence, hatred begets more hatred, and revenge perpetuates the cycle of violence," Archbishop Auza said Sept. 11, the 18th anniversary of the attacks.