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‘Dad-vocate’ for Down syndrome children offers powerful pro-life example
Kurt Kondrich calls himself a "dad-vocate" for Down syndrome children and encourages others to join the cause. He thinks about his children and the special relationship they have.
Sister Pimentel shares stories from the border with U.S. priests
Since 2008 Sister Norma Pimentel has been executive director of Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley in the Diocese of Brownsville. She is a member of the Missionaries of Jesus whose members are taking care of the thousands of families crossing into the United States.
Plan to change how inflation is measured concerns advocates for poor
If implemented, the measure would affect people's eligibility for food stamps, Head Start, school lunch programs, parts of Medicaid and Medicare, the Children's Health Insurance Program and other federal programs.
Educator Career Fair invites teachers to consider Catholic schools
A job fair hosted by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia will be held July 17 at Archbishop Carroll High School in Radnor, where Catholic school officials will interview candidates for school positions.
Not the usual suspects: Cardinal wants parish teams of risk-takers
The papal vicar for Rome has asked every pastor in the diocese to form a "pastoral team" of about a dozen "courageous explorers" to help launch a new neighborhood missionary outreach.
Dance sets special adults sailing on ‘sea of dreams’
Men and women with intellectual disabilities, through the Communities of Don Guanella and Divine Providence, enjoyed a beach-themed formal that has become a Delaware County tradition.
Chile removes statute of limitations on sex abuse cases
The Chilean government passed a law removing the statute of limitations on sex abuse crimes against children. The law also allows victims to take civil action against people or institutions that aided in covering up sex abuse crimes.
Census to go forward without citizenship question
After months of legal wrangling and a Supreme Court decision, President Trump conceded July 11 that the question "Is this person a citizen of the United States?" will not appear on the 2020 census.
As courts mull ACA, Catholic group calls health care ‘basic human right’
While the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act is in question, the Catholic Health Association voiced its support for the act. It brings health care to 20 million Americans, and eliminating their coverage "is unconscionable," CHA said.
Report claims church leaders long knew about Bransfield accusations
A report said U.S. and Vatican officials had for years received correspondence from parishioners concerned with excessive spending by former West Virginia Bishop Michael Bransfield.