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Texas prison ministries bring grace, sacraments behind bars
A longtime effort of Kolbe Prison Ministries and Texas diocesan correction ministries, Kolbe prison retreats, named for the Polish martyr, offer incarcerated men and women the chance to experience God's redemptive grace and mercy with a weekend featuring the sacraments and small-group sharing..
The more things change: On Labor Day, issues of century ago still in play
This year's U.S. Bishops' statement on improving conditions for workers finds echoes in a 1919 Catholic program that examined "monopoly power and wage suppression," employee ownership and "solidarity and unions."
Some Australians fear religious freedom laws won’t give enough protection
A draft of the bill -- which aims to mirror existing anti-discrimination laws covering race, age and disability -- is expected to be released in the coming weeks, following further consultation.
After 2018 Vatican-China agreement, two bishops ordained in China
The nomination and assignment of bishops had been a key sticking point in Vatican-Chinese relations for decades; the Catholic Church insisted that bishops be appointed by the pope, and the Chinese government maintained that would amount to foreign interference in China's internal affairs.
Seattle bishops affirm sanctity of life after man’s assisted suicide
The bishops of the Archdiocese of Seattle reiterated the Catholic Church's opposition to assisted suicide in response to a news report about a man who used a fatal drug combination to end his own life under Washington state's Death with Dignity Act.
Icon Workshop and Retreat
St. Mary of the Lakes is hosting its 4rth Annual Icon Workshop and Retreat from September 16 - 21st from 9AM - 4:30PM. The subject this year will be The Image of Our Lord Jesus Christ Made Without Hands.
Welcome Back Novena: Chick-fil-A Night at the Miraculous Medal Shrine
This event is open to all college students, campus ministers, and young adults. We hope to see you there.
St. Peter the Apostle Flea Market
Parish table, food, water, games for the kids and much more.
Pope: Proclaim God’s love through care for needy
While listening to and obeying God's word brings healing and comfort to those in need, it also can attract disdain and even hatred from others, Pope Francis said.
New Jersey appeals court lets state’s assisted suicide law continue
The appeals court determined that "the court failed to consider adequately the interests of qualified terminally ill patients, who the Legislature determined have clearly prescribed rights to end their lives consistent with the Act," the appeals court ruling said.