Meticulously designed for efficiency and comfort, Grandpa Vern’s Homeless Shelter prototype has the look of a lightweight wooden Conestoga wagon, including a waterproof canvas tarp that can be removed to let in sun.
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Florida House Approves Measure to Ban Most Abortions After 15 Weeks
In a 78-39 vote, Florida’s House of Representatives Feb. 17 approved a ban on most abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
Catholic Schools Tackle Mask Mandates in Washington, Other Cities
The superintendent of the Archdiocese of Washington Catholic schools on Feb. 17, told parents of students that despite a desire to make masks optional, her hands are tied because of the city’s recent school mask mandate.
Archbishops’ Friendly Super Bowl Wager Raises $22,000 for Catholic Schools
The Los Angeles Rams may have won Super Bowl LVI over the Cincinnati Bengals, but students in Catholic schools in both archdioceses are winners as well.
Vatican Statistics Show Global Imbalance in Ratio of Catholics per Priest
The number of Catholics and of Catholic men and women who devote their lives to serving them continues to grow in Africa and Asia, Vatican statistics show, but pastoral ministry is still much more readily available to Catholics in Europe.
Gospel Song Made Famous By Oscar Winner Has Enduring Appeal
The death of Hollywood luminary Sidney Poitier in January reminded Americans of his important and inspiring legacies, including the first leading-performer Oscar bestowed on a black person and the 1963 film tied to that victory. “Lilies of the Field” explored the country’s weakness and goodness in a parable-like drama.
Research Shows Original Congregations of Sisters of Charity Owned Slaves
New research from public records and congregation and diocesan archives has found that six congregations of the Sisters of Charity Federation have predecessors who owned slaves.
Youngest Head Coach to Win a Super Bowl Is Alum of Atlanta Catholic School
Under the bright lights and falling confetti, surrounded by his team, their families and thousands of fans in SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, Sean McVay raised high the Vince Lombardi Super Bowl championship trophy Feb. 13.
New Statement Points to How Companies Can Make a ‘Just Transition’
A new statement developed by the New York-based Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility lays out what it expects to see from corporations as they make a “just transition” to a more sustainable economy.
African Americans’ Long Road to Equality In the Medical Field Paved with Successes
Dr. James McCune Smith, who was the first black American to have a medical degree, is one of several African American pioneers in the medical profession whose achievements are attracting attention as Black History Month 2022 is celebrated under the theme, “Black Health and Wellness.”