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Michigan Supreme Court says voters should decide abortion law
Michigan's Catholic bishops and pro-life advocates are urging voters to vote "no" on the "Reproductive Freedom for All" amendment slated for the November ballot.
Ukrainian bishops back U.N. reports of citizens deported to Russia
The forced relocation of Ukrainian citizens -- including children in orphanages -- is "just one of many human rights violations" being committed by the Russian Federation amid its brutal invasion of Ukraine, said bishops.
Philly parish throws birthday bash for Blessed Mother
Faithful gathered at St. Ambrose Sept. 8 to recite the rosary, serenade a new statue of Our Lady of Fatima and, of course, enjoy a slice of cake in Mary's honor.
British Catholics, Pope Francis pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
Britain's longest-reigning monarch, who died Sept. 8, was a model of "unstinting service to the good of the nation" who lived out "devotion to duty, steadfast witness to faith in Jesus Christ and firm hope in his promises," said the pope.
History can foster understanding of present racial unrest, scholars say
A detailed knowledge of slavery in the U.S. makes it possible to envision healing and equality, say scholars.
Saskatchewan bishops, community pray for victims of mass stabbing
Following a stabbing rampage that left 12 dead -- including the two suspected killers -- and at least 18 injured, the bishops invited all to "turn to God for comfort and healing."
Pope: International law has been violated, nuclear risks worsened with war
A "Third World War" is being "fought piecemeal," said Pope Francis during a Sept. 8 meeting with papal nuncios from around the globe.
‘Blessed to be the best,’ thanks to faithful donors
Students at Our Lady of Confidence School are receiving instruction in academics, life skills and the Catholic faith, all made possible by those who support the Catholic Charities Appeal.
Ukraine steadfast in ‘fight for Western civilization,’ say local faithful
As Russia's invasion of Ukraine enters its seventh month, fear mixes with faith and a determination to fight tyranny, said Ukrainian Catholics on hand at an Aug. 28 folk festival.
Sister Annemarie Crowley dies at 84
Sister Annemarie Crowley SSJ (formerly S. William Annice SSJ), age 84, died September 1, 2022, at Saint Joseph Villa.