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Puerto Rican bishops call for peace, harmony after governor’s resignation
In the wake of the historic resignation of Puerto Rican Governor Ricardo Rossello, the people of the Caribbean island must continue to maintain their unity to overcome the social ills that led to the crisis, the Puerto Rican bishops' conference said.
Claverite Junior convention tackles bullying, helps youth address it
Recently, the Knights of Peter Claver national organization focused its actions on social justice issues affecting African Americans: racism, the criminal justice system, Black Lives Matter, human trafficking and domestic violence.
Pastoral Migratoria trains other dioceses how to accompany new immigrants
Delegates from 13 dioceses around the United States met in the Archdiocese of Chicago for a workshop that uses Catholic social teaching to train immigrants to support people in their own parishes.
Ancient chants, Latin texts take on new life at major musical conference
Several hundred participants gathered at the cathedral for the annual Church Musicians of America Association colloquium, which examined how the Catholic Church's liturgical heritage remains vibrant.
Curriculum adapts some aspects of theology of body for younger grades
The theology of the body is not just suited to high school classrooms. Even 4-year-olds should have the opportunity to learn about St. John Paul II's teaching on life, love and human sexuality -- at least in part.
Care for the caregivers: New ministry helps those who aid elders
Nourish for Caregivers is one of the newest parish-based ministries in the archdiocese. As Aimee Gustitis does at St. Anastasia Parish, there's fellowship and spiritual support for the caregivers of sick, elderly or disabled persons.
Catholic leaders object to reinstatement of federal death penalty
UPDATED - The July 25 announcement by the Justice Department that it is reinstating the death penalty for the first time in 16 years was unwelcome news for Catholic leaders who have advocated against capital punishment.
Immigration policy ‘will have terrible human consequences,’ bishop says
In the statement, Bishop Joe S. Vasquez, of Austin, Texas, warned of the consequences to communities, including more separation of families and increasing fear among immigrant communities in the U.S.
Taking Way of Cross through streets shows support for migrants, refugees
The event was organized in response to the news that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers were to begin carrying out deportation orders for some immigrants July 14 in 10 cities nationwide, including Baltimore.
Texas faith leaders say chaplains shouldn’t be banned from executions
More than 180 faith leaders in Texas, including 18 Catholics, signed a statement sent to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice July 23 asking the agency to change its policy banning prison chaplains from execution chambers.