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Evangelization tops U.S. bishops’ priorities in new Hispanic pastoral plan
The nation’s bishops have released their new National Pastoral Plan for Hispanic Ministry. Read more
Supreme Court allows Idaho to reinstate pro-life law
Idaho law prohibits all abortions from the moment of conception, except when necessary to prevent the death of a pregnant... Read more
Kansas bishop to walk 19 miles in pilgrimage for peace
Bishop Gerald Vincke, 59, who leads the Diocese of Salina, is planning to walk from St. Mary’s Church in Glasco ... Read more
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Shrine begins two years of celebration, marking two anniversaries
The National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Emmitsburg, Maryland, marked the beginning of two years of celebration on... Read more
St. John Neumann, promoter of Catholic education in the U.S., is celebrated today
Every Jan. 5 the Church celebrates the feast of St. John Neumann, Redemptorist missionary and fourth bishop of the city... Read more
‘The world needs you’: Students encouraged to continue sharing faith as SEEK24 ends
The conference attracted young people, clergy, religious sisters, and more from around the world this week for talks, workshops, entertainment,... Read more
Trenton bishop suffers heart attack in Rome
Bishop David O’Connell, 68, was in Italy to lead a pilgrimage of 20 priests and two members of the diocese’s... Read more
Teen nears goal of raising $400,000 to save Catholic school she attended as a child
St. Bede School in Ingleside, Illinois, sent out an email in December saying the school would have to close if... Read more
SEEK24 speakers see ‘radical openness’ to Jesus among young conference attendees
Young Catholics attending the SEEK24 conference are expressing an openness to letting Jesus deeper into their lives, several speakers told... Read more
Ohio Republicans plan to override DeWine veto of bill banning sex changes for kids
The legislation would prohibit all “gender reassignment surgery” performed on minors and prohibit puberty-blocking drugs for children. Read more
Colorado Catholic preschools argue in federal court that state discriminates against them
The Archdiocese of Denver and two Catholic preschools contend that the state’s universal preschool program is unconstitutional. Read more
SEEK24 continues in St. Louis with an eye to Salt Lake City in 2025
A record number of college-age students, priests, bishops, religious brothers, sisters, and more are attending SEEK24. Read more
Resistance to same-sex blessings grows in Africa, but bishops are divided globally
More than two weeks after the Vatican issued a declaration on blessings of same-sex couples, bishops remain divided over the... Read more
Franciscan Friars of California announce bankruptcy filing over dozens of sex abuse claims
The Franciscans of the Province of St. Barbara said on its website on Tuesday that it had filed a Chapter... Read more
Shia LaBeouf enters Catholic Church, considers vocation to the diaconate
Hollywood star Shia LaBeouf was received into the Catholic Church with the sacrament of confirmation by Winona-Rochester Bishop Robert Barron... Read more
Appeals court says ER doctors do not have to perform abortions
The 5th U.S. Court of Appeals ruled that “the Biden administration cannot illegally use federal law to force emergency room... Read more
March for Life marks 51st anniversary in January: Here’s what to expect this year
The 51st annual March for Life will kick off in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 19 under the theme “With Every... Read more
Massive attendance, enthusiasm at Fellowship of Catholic University Students conference
Forty-four bishops are in attendance this year — more than double last year's number — as well as 450 seminarians,... Read more
New Catholic trade schools are sprouting up across the country — here are four
Amid skilled-labor shortages in the U.S., new Catholic trade schools are offering a new path for students. Read more
Investment firm develops Catholic faith-aligned 401(k) plan
A Denver-based investment firm is working to develop a 401(k) retirement plan that filters out stocks that promote behavior in... Read more
