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Cardinals’ Forum to discuss ’empty pews,’ future of parishes
Archbishop Charles Chaput will lead a four-person discussion and public dialogue on the topic of declining membership in parishes, particularly among Millennials, at 7 p.m. Aug. 27 at the seminary.
Migrant children will suffer most under new detention rule, says bishop
The chairman of the U.S. bishops' migration committee said Aug. 23 sees "heartbreaking consequences for immigrant children" in a final rule issued by the Trump administration that allows the federal government to hold immigrant children in family detention indefinitely.
New executive director looks to build Pax Christi USA’s grassroots network
Johnny Zokovitch sees young people as key to the organization's future as he seeks to "grow and swell the movement" among Catholics and other people of faith who desire to build peace in a violent world.
Pope encourages interreligious dialogue initiative
Pope Francis welcomed Abu Dhabi's formation of an international committee to implement the "Document for Human Fraternity for World Peace and Living Together," which he and Sheik el-Tayeb signed in the country in February.
St. Teresa of Kolkata’s birthday not forgotten by Missionaries of Charity
Missionaries of Charity nuns in India celebrated the birthday of their order's founder, St. Teresa of Kolkata, three years after her canonization, breaking a Catholic convention.
Catholic teens inspire one another to ‘not grow tired’ of abortion fight
Among pro-life groups, one has a unique focus in mobilizing Catholics from an often overlooked demographic: Catholic teenagers. This group is called EPIC and stands for "Each Person Is Cherished."
Religious leaders urge U.S. to keep refugee resettlement program
Women's religious orders, individual women religious and Catholic organizations were among more than 500 religious leaders and groups who signed a letter to President Trump urging his administration not to go through with plans to end the refugee resettlement program.
Medical Mission Sisters and Associates Celebrate 80 Years in Philadelphia
The Medical Mission Sisters and Associates are celebrating 80 years of living in Philadelphia! We are hosting several free events in September at 8400 Pine Road in the Fox Chase community, starting with an opening reception on September 7.
Amazon wildfires point to urgency of upcoming church synod
The devastation from the fires "shows that the pope is right -- this is an emergency for humanity and for the church," said a Bolivian bishop. He pointed to government policies that encourage farmers to clear more forest for cattle ranching.
Lighting darkness, service main themes of bishop’s installation
Bishop Mark E. Brennan was welcomed Aug. 22 at the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Wheeling as the ninth bishop of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, which encompasses the state of West Virginia, in a ceremony filled with song and applause.