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Oregon family ‘awestruck’ Knights named them Family of the Year, says mom
Joseph and Nicole Krebs and their eight children has been chosen as the Knights of Columbus 2019 Family of the Year.
Seniors can eat their veggies (and fruit), thanks to produce vouchers
Catholic Housing and Community Services, which provides an array of resources for the region's older adults, is distributing coupons of up to $20 for Pennsylvania-grown fresh foods. The federally funded initiative offsets both food insecurity and social isolation.
Tobin: Letter reminds priests Christ’s ‘joy, hope’ constantly ‘born anew’
Cardinal Tobin, chairman of the bishops' Committee on Clergy, Consecrated Life and Vocations, calls Pope Francis' Aug. 4 letter to priests around the world "a most welcome gift" in this "particularly difficult time for the church."
With Venezuela in a free fall, its bishops call out the government
The country's bishops, along with the rest of Catholic Church and the citizenry of Venezuela, have lived in the unfolding chaos that has driven at least 3 million out of the country, according to figures from the U.N. refugee agency.
Two weeks at the border opened her eyes to humanity
Mary Bell of St. Raymond of Penafort Parish shares her recent experiences while helping migrants crossing the U.S.-Mexico border. Scared, tired and hungry, they seek "the same things you and I want in life," she said.
Seminarian cyclists visit parishes as Biking for Vocations hits the road
Eight young riders pedaled from St. Charles Seminary to St. Maximilian Kolbe and St. Joseph parishes in Chester County Aug. 8 in the first of their four-day, 150-mile tour to promote vocations at nine parishes.
In interview, pope outlines Amazon synod, warns against nationalism
The upcoming Synod of Bishops is an "urgent" gathering to focus on evangelization, Pope Francis said. He also pointed to serious threats to the environment and the rising danger of isolationism.
Philippine bishops submit response to sedition charges
Catholic bishops accused of plotting to oust Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte have submitted their response to sedition charges.
As Hong Kong tensions intensify, Catholics call for cool heads
More than 1,000 Catholics prayed during a candlelight vigil for Hong Kong to solve its political crisis in a peaceful, nonviolent manner.
Catholic Extension announces aid for families of deported breadwinners
Catholic Extension will be helping families left without their main financial supporter in Mississippi, where families lost their breadwinner after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement carried out massive raids Aug. 7.