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Border bishop addresses a different kind of crisis involving children
UPDATED - In less than a year, at least six children are believed to have died while in the custody of immigration officials along the border.
Ask Gov. Wolf to sign EITC funding hike, archbishop urges
Archbishop Charles Chaput is asking Catholics to contact Pa. Gov. Tom Wolf and ask that he sign a bill that would expand funding for the state’s school-choice tax credit program by $100 million.
Friendship sprouts in new garden at former Bensalem parish
Even ahead of its June 15 blessing, the Fatima Community Garden has already produced vegetables, herbs and a stronger community among those cultivating the 44 raised-bed plots, thanks to a Catholic-led partnership.
Philadelphia Archdiocese names Marc Fisher new CFO
Fisher, 46, will become the chief financial officer July 1. Currently the director of the archdiocesan office that assists parishes and schools with accounting, he led implementation of new financial control policies.
Reading to kids makes for a better Father’s Day, every day
At parent workshop hosted by archdiocesan Catholic Social Services, local dads bonded over donuts, diapers -- and a few good books, which can help reduce problem behaviors while fostering language skills.
USCCB president, other bishops meet with survivors of clergy sexual abuse
The meeting took place as the U.S. bishops were gathered in Baltimore for their spring general assembly June 11-13 where they focused on implementing bishop accountability measures in response to the abuse crisis in the church.
‘The covenant’s been betrayed,’ bishop says at Mass for USCCB
Bishop Steven Biegler said new policies concerning sexual abuse in the church are important, but the bishops need also to focus on being pastors who must renew the spiritual bond with the people of God.
As Ghana diocese celebrates, bishop worries about Catholics leaving faith
Launching 25th anniversary celebrations for the Diocese of Keta-Akatsi, Bishop Gabriel Akwasi Ababio Mante of Jasikan said he was worried how charismatic and Pentecostal movements are affecting Catholics in Ghana.
Bishops OK plan to implement ‘motu proprio’ on addressing abuse
UPDATE - The U.S. bishops approved a plan to implement the "motu proprio" "Vos Estis Lux Mundi" ("You are the light of the world") issued in May by Pope Francis to help the Catholic Church safeguard its members from abuse and hold its leaders accountable.
Collegeville youth group joins New Jersey youths at Six Flags rally
A full day of amusement park fun, beginning with a powerful witness by Franciscan sisters, was enjoyed by about 3,000 young people and chaperones at the 24th annual New Jersey Catholic Youth Rally.