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Wheel of Fortune’s Pat Sajak a key leader at Hillsdale College, a hub for Catholic converts
Hillsdale defines itself as “nonsectarian Christian,” but it has a thriving Catholic community. Read more
Catholic charity resumes bringing meals and hope to war-torn Tigray
In late August, Mary’s Meals began serving food once again to approximately 10,000 children in 14 schools in northern Ethiopia. Read more
Labor Day means ‘radical solidarity’ with working families, U.S. bishops say
On Labor Day, the U.S. bishops call for economic policy and community advocacy to prioritize working families. Read more
As a new school year begins, Catholic groups draw battle lines in culture war
Several Catholic organizations and activist efforts are working to push back on the extreme ideologies in much of public schooling. Read more
Texas Supreme Court lets ban on sex changes for minors go into effect Sept. 1
The highest court in Texas refused to grant a request from the Texas American Civil Liberties Union and other groups... Read more
Catholic finance firm offers millions in loans, data consulting for dioceses
Catholic Finance Corporation has issued millions of dollars in loans to regional Catholic groups over the past few decades. Read more
Oregon Catholic Church fire determined to be arson; suspect arrested
The Aug. 31 fire, which destroyed St. Joseph’s sanctuary, began in a garbage bin on the church property. Read more
Group behind abortion initiative sues Ohio over use of ‘unborn child’ in ballot language
The ballot language states the proposed amendment would prohibit abortion restrictions “before an unborn child is determined to be viable.” Read more
Thomas More Society files emergency appeal to release activist from pre-sentencing detention
Lauren Handy was among the five anti-abortion demonstrators found guilty this week of felony violations of the FACE Act. Read more
Theodore McCarrick: ‘I have trouble with words’
The former cardinal’s eloquence made him a force in the Catholic Church. Now, his loss for words appears to have... Read more
Fire devastates historic Oregon Catholic church: Sanctuary is lost
St. Joseph’s is one of the oldest parish communities in Oregon. It serves about 3,500 faithful and is a part... Read more
Pope Francis appoints priest as bishop of Ohio-based Byzantine eparchy
The Holy See Press Office said Thursday that Father Robert Mark Pipta had been appointed as bishop of the Eparchy... Read more
Florida man charged with double homicide in killing of girlfriend who refused abortion
Donovan Faison, 21, has been charged with two counts of felony homicide for the deaths of his 19-year-old girlfriend and... Read more
An update on the status of Fulton Sheen’s beatification cause
Monsignor Jason Gray, executive director of the Archbishop Fulton Sheen Foundation, recently spoke about the status of the beatification of... Read more
This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for September 2023
“How could we have reached this level of indifference?” the Holy Father asked while stating the intention for the upcoming... Read more
Bishop accountability group: Dismissal of charges against McCarrick ‘hugely disappointing’
Anne Barrett Doyle told CNA that “our hearts go out to the courageous victim who brought this case, and to... Read more
California AG sues school district over gender-identity parental notification policy
The Chino school district’s policy requires parents to be informed if their child seeks to change his or her gender... Read more
To protect God’s creation, seek personal and policy change, U.S. bishops say
The USCCB statement linked the waters of Christian baptism to the waters of the earth, highlighting the source of life... Read more
Study: Patients aged 12-18 account for 8% of trans surgeries
Researchers estimate that about 3,678 Americans between 12 and 18 received transgender surgeries from 2016 through 2020. Read more
Ancient relic of St. Jude the Apostle to tour US beginning in September
The arm of St. Jude, the patron of “lost causes” and desperate situations, will make a nine-month tour through the... Read more
