The Conference of Major Superiors of Men overwhelmingly passed a resolution committing to “a deeper engagement” to protect the earth and “cherish all creation” during its annual assembly in Charlotte, N.C., this month.
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Irish-American Cardinals Praise Role of Immigrants
Two American cardinals of Irish descent – Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York and Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley of Boston – recently praised the role of immigrants, especially Irish, in building the United States.
While in US, Pope to Address Immigration
Pope Francis will arrive in the U.S. in September at the close of what could be called the “summer of immigration.”
Finding Self Through Long-Term Service Work
In a fairly industrial-looking part of South Boston, four women gathered in a classroom at the Notre Dame Education Center. It was time for their twice-per-week …
More Court Rulings On HHS Mandate
A seventh federal appeals court ruled Aug. 7 that there is no religious rights conflict with a process created for nonprofit religious organizations to get around a government mandate to provide coverage for contraceptives in employee health insurance.
Catholic Agencies Decry Inhumane Detention
The Catholic Legal Immigration Network and the Sisters of Mercy decried the Obama administration’s effort to have a judge set aside her orders for the release of families being held in immigration detention centers.
Families: Become What You Are
In preparation for the World Meeting of Families being held in Philadelphia this September, Christopher West was the presenter at a conference titled “Family, Become What You Are!” in Harrisburg, Pa.
Knights Raise Awareness About Christian Persecution
Christianity is under severe attack and threatened with extinction in the region of its birth.
USCCB Chairman Welcomes Final Clean Power Plan Rules
The chairman of the U.S. bishops’ Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development, welcomed the White House’s Clean Power Plan that establishes federal limits on carbon emissions from coal-fired power plans.
Blessed Serra Set for Sainthood
Soon-to-be canonized missionary brought the faith to the American West.