When people think about the Civil War, women religious are probably not the first image that comes to mind, but they might think differently after seeing an almost-hidden monument to these sisters in Washington.
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Mexican Church Roof Collapses During Sunday Mass, Killing 10
The roof of a Catholic church in northern Mexico collapsed during Sunday Mass on Oct. 1, killing at least 10 people and injuring more than 60, local authorities said. Rescue workers worked through the night and into Monday morning probing the wreckage looking for survivors and victims.
Bishops Hail Latest U.S. Refugee Admissions Move; Urge Consistency
The Biden administration’s announcement that it is increasing the number of refugees to the U.S. from Latin America and the Caribbean while decreasing the number allotted from Eastern Europe and Central Asia in the new fiscal year, received a mixed reaction from the chairman of the U.S. bishops’ migration committee.
Baltimore Archdiocese Files for Chapter 11 to Resolve Abuse Claims, Continue Ministries
The Archdiocese of Baltimore filed for Chapter 11 reorganization Sept. 29 to address “a great number of historic” child sex abuse claims it expects to face under a new Maryland law that lifts the statute of limitations on certain civil claims and takes effect Oct. 1.
Sen. Dianne Feinstein, Remembered For ‘Extraordinary’ Legacy and Barrett Controversy, Dies at 90
Longtime U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., died the evening of Sept. 28, at her Washington residence, according to her office. She was 90.
New Detroit Auxiliary Bishop Continues ‘Climbing a Ladder to Eternal Life With Jesus Christ’
Bishop Jeffrey Monforton has mixed feelings as he leaves the Diocese of Steubenville.
Vigils Will Be Held, and Voices Raised, Calling for an End to Capital Punishment
On World Day Against the Death Penalty Oct. 10, groups will be gathering in the U.S. to both pray for and discuss ending the nation’s use of the death penalty.
GOP Presidential Candidates Debate Abortion, Immigration at Reagan Library
Seven Republican candidates joined the Republican National Committee’s second debate of their party’s presidential primary process in California, sparring over topics including immigration, China policy, abortion and the economy.
Biden Makes History Joining Striking Auto Workers on Picket Line
President Joe Biden joined striking autoworkers in Michigan Sept. 26, becoming the first sitting president to join a union picket line, an unprecedented show of support to striking workers by a chief executive.
Ohio Bishop, a Detroit Native, Looks Forward to ‘Going Home’ to Serve Michigan’s Faithful
A native son of the Archdiocese of Detroit, Bishop Jeffrey M. Monforton of Steubenville, Ohio, will return home to serve as Detroit’s 32nd auxiliary bishop.