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Give your lives for your flocks, pope tells archbishops
After the Mass marking the feast of Sts. Peter and Paul in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican June 29, 2019, the pope presented palliums to new archbishops from around the world.
Secrecy of confession must never be violated, Vatican says
Pope Francis ordered the publication of a document July 1 affirming the absolute secrecy of everything said in confession and calling on priests to defend it at all costs, even at the cost of their lives.
Bishop helps migrant family at border cross into U.S. on asylum trek
One of the migrants the Bishop Mark Seitz accompanied has a cognitive disability and another suffers from a heart problem, news agency Reuters reported June 27. It's unclear how many people were able to enter.
Indianapolis archbishop, schools’ head address issues at two high schools
The news gathering was held to discuss the recent choices made by Cathedral High School and Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School concerning expectations of teachers, guidance counselors, administrators and other leaders in Catholic schools.
Patriotic Concert coming to St. Bede Church, Holland
The parish in Bucks County will host a musical program performed by the Verdi Band on Wednesday evening, July 3, for the entire Northampton community.
Vatican publishes itinerary for papal trip to Africa Sept. 4-10
Pope Francis' sixth foreign trip of 2019 will take him to Mozambique, Madagascar and Mauritius Sept. 4-10, the Vatican announced.
Supreme Court to take up DACA case, not abortion law, next term
In its next term, the Supreme Court will examine if the Trump administration illegally tried to end a program that protects young adults brought to the U.S. as minors without documentation.
New Ulm Diocese reaches $34 million settlement with abuse survivors
Bishop John M. LeVoir said he believes the settlement "we have reached is a fair one" for abuse survivors and also allows the diocese to continue its ministry to those it serves throughout south and west-central Minnesota.
Recharge your soul this summer with a retreat
You don't need to drive far to find true rest and relaxation when a number of area spirituality centers offer opportunities for prayer, reflection and a deeper relationship with the Lord. See our review of 11 local facilities.
Northern Canadian bishops paying close attention to married priest discussion
The Vatican put a discussion about married priests on the agenda for the Oct. 6-27 Synod of Bishops for the Pan-Amazon region. Like the Amazon, Canada's North faces a severe shortage of priests and a complete absence of indigenous priests.