During their fall general assembly in Baltimore Nov. 14-17, the U.S. bishops will elect the next president and vice president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops from a slate of 10 candidates nominated by their fellow bishops.
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Head of Miami Catholic Charities Helps Coordinate Statewide Response to Ian
The world heard about Hurricane Ian’s devastation along coastal southwest Florida, but the Catholic Charities network of agencies also will focus on lesser known but equally stricken communities and devastated farmworker enclaves in the region.
Florida Continues With Rescue Efforts as Hurricane Ian’s Death Toll Rises
As authorities in Florida continued rescue efforts, Catholic parishes and dioceses in the U.S. moved rapidly to collect aid in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, and U.S. President Joe Biden said it could take years to rebuild what was destroyed.
Archbishop Says Sign Language Helps in Connecting With Faithful in Crisis
Celebrating a Mass for the Uvalde, Texas community on the first night after the Robb Elementary School shooting, Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller called the children in attendance to the front of the church to speak with them directly, but didn’t receive any feedback.
Jesuits Assure Funding Pledge; Slaves’ Descendants Blame Delays on ‘Hardliners’
Ancestors of slaves owned and sold by Jesuit priests in the early 1800s say modern-day Jesuits have fallen behind on their promise to raise money for reparations. A near-term pledge of $100 million was pledged to help fund racial-healing programs and scholarships for the slaves’ descendants.
Diocese of Venice, Fla., Implements Emergency Plans Before Ian Hits Region
Venice Bishop Frank J. Dewane urged local residents to pray as Hurricane Ian approached Florida’s west coast, and the Diocese of Venice put into action plans to ensure safety and recovery after the storm passes.
Updated Data Showing Faith Can Aid in Recovery Prompts Support, Skepticism
An updated version of a 2019 paper that cites the presence of religious belief as an aid in recovery, particularly from mental health and substance abuse issues, has met with both support and skepticism.
Catholic Group Honors Fauci, Wife for Their Life’s Work in Health Care
For the past two and one-half years as he helped lead the nation’s efforts to confront the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Anthony Fauci has become became a familiar face to Americans.
Florida Bishop Invites All to Pray for God’s Protection From Hurricane Ian
As the Tampa Bay area on Florida’s west coast prepared for what was expected to be a direct hit from Hurricane Ian, Bishop Gregory L. Parkes of St. Petersburg invited all in the diocese to pray to God “for the protection of life and property as we face this serious threat.”
FBI Arrest of Pennsylvania Pro-Life Leader Called ‘Horrendous Stunt’
The head of the Pro-Life Union of Greater Philadelphia said the FBI’s arrest of a prominent Catholic pro-life activist known for his sidewalk counseling outside a Philadelphia abortion facility is “a horrendous stunt to intimidate pro-lifers.”