President Trump’s executive memorandum intended to restrict the entry of terrorists into the U.S. brought an outcry from Catholic leaders, who used phrases such as “devastating” and “chaotic” to describe the action that left already-approved refugees stranded at U.S. airports.
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Oakland Diocese to Close Five Schools
The face of Catholic education in the Diocese of Oakland, Calif., will change with a plan that will close five schools and move seven schools into a separate network charged with bolstering the educational and faith formation experience by sharing teaching specialists and administrative services.
Brentwood Josephites Pray At Climate Control Service
People of diverse faiths gathered on Sunday, Jan. 22 at Sacred Heart Chapel, on the grounds of the Sisters of St. Joseph in Brentwood, L.I., to pray for the U.S. government to accelerate its response to climate change.
Vice President Pence: Life Is Winning In America
Vice President Mike Pence told pro-life advocates from across the U.S. Jan. 27 that “life is winning in America, and today is a celebration of that progress.”ers.
Newark Bishop Attacked on Altar
Auxiliary Bishop Manuel A. Cruz of Newark told a congregation he was fine Jan. 29, the day after he had been punched in the mouth by an assailant.
Abuse Survivors Group Sued Over Termination
A former director of development for Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests (SNAP) has charged in a wrongful termination lawsuit that SNAP is more interested in fundraising and taking kickbacks from lawyers suing the Catholic Church than in helping survivors.
Snubbed by Organizers, Pro-Lifers Still in March
After being removed from a list of partner organizations for the Women’s March on Washington, members of a pro-life group based in Texas decided they still would take to the streets Jan. 21 to take part in the historic and massive event. And they said it was a good decision.
Rockville Centre Seminarians Get Up-Close Look at Trump
Three seminarians from the Diocese of Rockville Centre, L.I., attended the inauguration of President Donald J. Trump Jan. 20, thanks to help from their representative in Congress.
Church Leaders Welcome, Offer Advice to New Prez
Words of congratulations as well as caution emerged from political and religious leaders to President Donald J. Trump.
Trump Says God Will Protect United States
President Donald J. Trump told the nation in his inaugural address that it need not fear in the days ahead.