The Knights of Columbus named the Steciak family of Rembieszyce, Poland, as the organization’s 2021 International Family of the Year.
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‘Something Needs to be Done’ About Gun Violence in NY
Whoever succeeds current Mayor Bill de Blasio should know that the city’s future depends on public safety, said Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio of the Diocese of Brooklyn.
Federal Judge Blocks Texas Order Stopping Transportation of Migrants
A federal judge Aug. 3 temporarily blocked an order issued by the governor of Texas to halt transportation of migrants by anyone other than local or federal authorities following an incident involving a Catholic nonprofit.
How McCarrick Was Charged 50 Years After Alleged Crime
A specific aspect of the statute of limitations on criminal charges in Massachusetts allowed ex-Cardinal Theodore McCarrick’s accuser to pursue charges for an alleged sexual assault nearly 50 years ago.
St. Joseph’s College Ranks No. 2 in Latest ‘Best for Vets’ College Survey
St. Joseph’s College has been ranked second in the Northeast & Islands region on the Military Times’ “Best for Vets: Colleges” 2021 list — the Catholic college’s highest ranking to date.
New National Catholic Educational Association President Optimistic Ahead of New School Year
Less than a week after becoming the new president and CEO of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA), Lincoln Snyder was already thinking about the next school year, which will begin in less than two months.
N.J. Catholic High School Alum Breaks World Record To Win 400m Hurdle Gold
When U.S. runner Sydney McLaughlin crossed the finish line to win the gold in the 400-meter hurdles on Aug. 3 in Tokyo, she had the cheers of fans supporting her from the New Jersey Catholic high school where she graduated four years ago.
Cuomo Faces Mounting Calls for Resignation, Impeachment
Following the release of a report detailing allegations of sexual abuse, Gov. Andrew Cuomo is facing mounting calls to step down — including from President Joe Biden.
USCCB, Catholic Groups, Politicians Back Mississippi in Court Abortion Case
Catholic leaders, pro-life organizations, Republican members of Congress and several governors are among those on a long list of supporters backing Mississippi’s ban on abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy and urging the court to reexamine its previous abortion rulings when it takes up this case in the fall.
Cuomo Defiant After State AG Report Says He Sexually Harassed Multiple Women
Gov. Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed multiple women and retaliated against one of them for going public with her allegations, according to a report issued Tuesday by New York State Attorney General Letitia James.