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Archbishop Naumann encourages Catholics to get vaccinated, accommodate consciences
More U.S. bishops this week issued statements on COVID-19 vaccine mandates and conscientious objection. Read more
$1.25M donation will transform University of Maine's Newman Center chapel
The planned renovations include a “quiet, beautiful narthex where one can transition into the presence of God;” different entrances for... Read more
As Supreme Court strikes down eviction moratorium, Catholic Charities urges aid for renters
The Supreme Court struck down a nationwide moratorium on evictions late Thursday. Housing advocates are urging that congressional aid for... Read more
Diocese of Cleveland, Notre Dame partner to boost Catholic schools
The diocese of Cleveland announced this week that it will partner with the University of Notre Dame to reinvigorate two... Read more
More Catholic doctors sue over ‘transgender mandate’
The Catholic Medical Association has joined a lawsuit against the Biden administration’s “transgender mandate,” arguing that it tramples conscience rights... Read more
Archbishop pleads for charity workers, high school students trapped in Afghanistan
A group of California high school students and their families are among those Americans currently trapped in Afghanistan, and the... Read more
Brian Siemann, a paralympian raised with Catholic faith
After praying to St. Gerard about fertility problems, Teresa Siemann got more than she bargained for with quadruplets, one of... Read more
Federal court halts Texas' restrictions on migrant transport
A legal group representing Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley on Thursday praised a court decision halting Texas’ restrictions... Read more
Spokane bishop asks Catholic schools to follow state vaccine mandate, affirms exercise of religious exemption
Bishop Thomas Daly of Spokane wrote on Tuesday that Catholic schools in the diocese will be expected to comply with... Read more
Catholic schools have ‘mighty role’ for Black Catholic leaders, Louisville archbishop says
The Louisville archdiocese has made steady progress in enrolling more African-Americans in Catholic schools, and Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz of... Read more
Forcing asylum-seekers to stay in Mexico will 'deepen human suffering,' immigrant advocates say
Catholic immigration advocates on Tuesday decried a Supreme Court decision forcing the Biden administration to reinstate the “Remain in Mexico”... Read more
Chicago archdiocese mandates COVID vaccination for clerics, employees
The Archdiocese of Chicago will require all archdiocesan employees and clergy to receive the vaccine for COVID-19 within the next... Read more
Amy J. Cattapan looks to wisdom of the Gospels to combat teacher burnout in new book
Amy J. Cattapan is entering her 26th year of teaching this year. In her book Sweet Jesus, Is It June... Read more
Christian legal group decries conditions for Afghan religious minorities, urges aid
A Christian legal group on Tuesday warned of deteriorating conditions for Afghanistan’s religious minorities, and pushed for an immediate international... Read more
Venerable Fulton Sheen 'should be made a saint', says Peoria coadjutor bishop
Proponents of the beatification of Venerable Fulton Sheen are still searching for answers about the cause, nearly two years after... Read more
Pro-life activists hold rallies targeting ‘vulnerable’ pro-abortion Democrats
The pro-life group Susan B. Anthony List is targeting Democratic members of Congress who support federally-funded abortion, in a multi-state... Read more
‘Tragedy of epic proportions’: Buffalo bishop responds to deluge of abuse lawsuits
After nearly 1,000 abuse claims were filed against clergy in the Diocese of Buffalo in the last two years, the... Read more
Palm Beach Catholic school students required to wear masks
Catholic school students in the Diocese of Palm Beach will be required to wear masks indoors for at least the... Read more
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Cleveland Diocese plans second round of ‘Nine Nights of Night Prayer’
After Catholics in the Cleveland diocese participated in a “Nine Nights of Night Prayer” initiative earlier this month, the diocese... Read more
Catholic bioethics center praises Wisconsin bishops for respecting conscience on vaccine mandates
The National Catholic Bioethics Center on Monday praised the bishops of Wisconsin for their statement upholding the right to refuse... Read more
