Archive for July 15, 2019
Teens encounter Christ by serving homeless persons in DC
It is an overcast day with threatening rain clouds overhead, but the mood in the basement of Holy Name of... Read more
San Francisco auxiliary bishop, seminary rector, dies age 70
Bishop Robert Christian, O.P., an auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of San Francisco and rector of St. Patrick Seminary in... Read more
Vatican draws attention to sacrifice of seafarers, requests prayers
The prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development urged prayers Sunday for seafarers, fishermen, and maritime workers, by... Read more
Amid political uncertainty, Haitian bishops announce year of prayer
The Catholic bishops of Haiti have announced a year of prayer and adoration for the country, which continues to face... Read more
Trump administration issues new asylum rules for southern border
The Trump administration announced a new rule on Monday, changing the asylum application process along the U.S.-Mexco border. Read more
Armed rebels threaten peace agreement in Central African Republic, bishop warns
Armed rebel groups are thwarting the prospects for success of the Central African Republic’s recent peace agreement, warned the president... Read more
N Ireland bill legalizing abortion, gay marriage faces challenges in House of Lords
As the British parliament continues to consider a bill on Northern Ireland including amendments that would legalize abortion and same-sex... Read more
Appeals court upholds injunction against contraception mandate exemption
A federal appeals court on Friday unanimously blocked Department of Health and Human Services rules that would have exempted employers... Read more
Orange diocese to dedicate Christ Cathedral
The Diocese of Orange will dedicate its Christ Cathedral July 17 after a seven-year, $77-million renovation process. Read more
HHS brings Protect Life Rule into effect
The Trump administration announced Monday evening that parts of the Protect Life Rule, which prohibits recipients of Title X family... Read more
