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Vaccines preserve ‘moral health’ of communities, say church experts
As measles, chicken pox and other diseases rebound, moral theologians and bioethicists have joined medical professionals in countering claims that inoculations cause autism or even death. Catholics should keep up with vaccinations "despite a distant association with abortion" in order to protect public health.
Scottish bishops authorize independent audit of each diocese
The Catholic bishops of Scotland have authorized an independent audit of every diocese in the country to ensure child protection procedures are as robust as possible.
Catholic shelter operators in Mexico: ‘We live off people’s solidarity’
The directors of Catholic-operated migrant shelters rejected a portrayal by Mexico's president that they mismanaged government money, saying they survived on the donations of generous individuals.
Summer Picnic with Metanoia Young Adults
Join Metanoia for our annual summer picnic at. Our new location is Evansburg State Park! We'll start at noon and be around all afternoon.
St. Joe’s Prep crew heading to London after Stotesbury win
The Prep's varsity 8 boys won gold on the Schuylkill last month, earning a place at the international Royal Henley Regatta on the River Thames July 3-7.
Eritrean Catholic bishops say government closes church-run health centers
Patients were ordered to go home and soldiers were deployed to guard the centers, the bishops said in a June 13 letter to the ministry of health.
‘Minds, hearts’ shaken by fire at Florida co-cathedral, says rector
An investigation led officials to determine the cause was arson. On June 7, Jimmy Patronis, Florida state fire marshal, announced Seth Johnson, 32, was arrested and charged with first-degree felony arson.
St. Barnabas celebrates Catholic faith in changing neighborhood
From its founding in Southwest Philadelphia after World War I, the 100-year-old parish has been home to industrial workers and now to a growing presence of Hispanic Catholics and others living their faith.
Father Rosica resigns as CEO of Salt and Light Foundation
Father Thomas Rosica has faced allegations of plagiarizing the written work of several authors in his lectures, blog posts and newspaper articles dating back several years.
Young adult leaders gather for post-synod discussion
Catholic young adults felt the hierarchy started listening to them in preparation for the 2018 Synod of Bishops on young people, and they will do whatever they can to make sure their voices continue to be heard, said a youth minister from New Zealand.