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Bishop tries to help migrants at international bridge in El Paso
Bishop Mark J. Seitz of the U.S. border Diocese of El Paso, Texas, walked and prayed with a group of migrants at the Lerdo International Bridge in El Paso June 27 as they sought asylum in the U.S.
Statement of El Paso Bishop Mark J. Seitz on border situation
Bishop Mark J. Seitz of El Paso, Texas, delivered a statement on the immigration situation at the border at El Paso and Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, before he crossed the Laredo International Bridge that connects the U.S. and Mexico.
Remains of Archbishop Sheen transferred from New York to Peoria Diocese
UPDATED - The Archdiocese of New York and the trustees of St. Patrick's Cathedral sought to keep the remains of the famed orator and media pioneer interred at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York, where they have rested since after his death Dec. 9, 1979.
Drowning of father, daughter fuels already heated immigration debate
The deaths this week sparked worldwide outrage, though countless migrants, including children, have died during the trek north over the years. Rarely are those deaths caught in photos, nor have they caused widespread reaction.
Priests hear from Honduran who lives in sanctuary church in St. Louis
Nearly five dozen priests attending the Association of U.S. Catholic Priests annual assembly spent 90 minutes with a Honduran who sought protection from deportation in a St. Louis-area church.
App aims to encourage more giving at church, prompt ‘cashless’ to donate
The app is an easy-to-use donation platform that allows users to select their specific parish, even a specific cause within that parish, and send a donation in seconds.
Extraordinary Year of Mission Summer Saint Series
Join us for Mass for the feast of SS. Peter & Paul Mass followed by a presentation at 1:00 PM on "St. Paul, Disciple & Busy Missionary."
Bishops in Ivory Coast warn communal tensions could lead to civil war
Bishops in the Ivory Coast have warned of a new civil war in the run-up to 2020 elections, unless urgent action is taken to ease communal tensions and withdraw weapons in West African state.
Pope, Council of Cardinals review feedback, proposals for new document
Pope Francis and his international Council of Cardinals reviewed proposals and questions submitted to them about the draft of the apostolic constitution that would govern the Roman Curia, the Vatican's interim spokesman said.
Christmas In July
Sale of handmade wooden Nativity-themed Christmas ornaments. All proceeds go to local crisis pregnancy centers. For more information and pictures, visit HandMadeForLife.org.