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Franciscan sister, Oregon native, dies at 84
Sister Marie Monica Borden, O.S.F., did her religious formation at the sisters' motherhouse in Aston before returning to the West Coast for ministry throughout her 60 years of service.
Puerto Rican governor resigns amid massive protests
After nearly two weeks of protests in the fallout of scandals involving corruption and offensive messages, Gov. Ricardo Rossello resigned from office, becoming the first governor to do so in the island's history.
With dedication Mass, Orange Diocese’s Christ Cathedral ‘becomes reality’
The structure was once called the Crystal Cathedral and was the centerpiece of the ministries of the late Rev. Robert Schuller. The Orange Diocese bought the cathedral about nine years ago for $57.5 million and undertook a multimillion dollar renovation.
Vigil attendees pray for immigrants, demand conditions change at border
About 250 people who attended a candlelight vigil at the the Cathedral of the Assumption in downtown Louisville to protest the treatment of migrants and asylum-seekers at the southern U.S. border.
Speaker: Catholic liberal education instills wisdom, virtue in students
A sea of both experienced Catholic liberal teachers and neophytes eager to learn about the educational philosophy gathered at The Catholic University of America in Washington July 22-25.
Foster moms ask U.S. Supreme Court to hear case on foster care
After losing in lower courts, two women are asking the high court to allow Catholic Social Services to contract with the City of Philadelphia for foster care without being required to place children with same-sex couples.
Mexican bishops won’t distribute government morals guide
Mexican Catholic leaders have expressed unease with presidential plans to publish a booklet promoting morals. They have expressed equal unease with plans for evangelical congregations to distribute the booklets and said Catholic parishes won't follow suit.
Black clergy, women religious, seminarians mark history, celebrate faith
The joint conference July 20-24 of the national organizations for black Catholic leaders finally made its first stop in Baltimore, a city noted for several firsts on the road to equality in the faith.
Polish prelate criticizes attacks, but LGBT supporters aren’t happy
A Polish archbishop has condemned attacks on a gay pride rally by protesters claiming to be defending his cathedral. Some, however, said his remarks were too little, too late, and that his earlier remarks incited violence against the LGBT community.
After new reports on German choir abuses, bishop vows to boost prevention
A German bishop has vowed to intensify "preventive measures" after two church-sponsored reports confirmed systemic violence and abuse at his diocese's cathedral schools between 1945 and 1995.