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What Catholics learned at V Encuentro, and what they hope their bishops heard
It’s a difficult time for the Catholic Church, a fact much-discussed at the National V Encuentro conference, a gathering of... Read more
Former priest pleads not guilty to abuse charges in NM after extradition
A former priest is back in the United States after he fled to Morocco in 1992 to escape accusations of... Read more
CRS sells fair trade coffee, supporting Mexican farmers and land
Catholic Relief Services is now offering fair trade coffee beans that will benefit local farming communities in Mexico and foster... Read more
Archbishop Chaput shares theological critique of youth synod prep document
Archbishop Charles Chaput offered Friday on First Things a critique by a theologian of the working document for the upcoming... Read more
Two pilgrims trek 30 miles to Encuentro to raise awareness of immigration issues
Most of the delegates attending the National V Encuentro conference arrived by plane, or by car if they lived locally... Read more
Gomez to Encuentro: Jesus sent disciples, Guadalupe sent Juan Diego, God sends you
At the final Mass of the National V Encuentro gathering, Archbishop Jose Gomez encouraged Hispanic and Latino Catholics to go... Read more
Passing opioid bill an important first step in addressing crisis, bishop says
The head of the U.S. bishops’ human development committee applauded the U.S. Senate for passing a bill responding to the... Read more
When the Church finds itself in times of trouble, imitate Mary, bishop says
Bishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller of the Archdiocese of San Antonio, said that the Catholic Church is currently in a “very dark... Read more
‘We’re brothers and sisters in Christ’: For Encuentro Catholics, immigration is personal
When Miriam Joyce of the Diocese of Raleigh talks about immigration, her face folds with concern. Read more
Court strikes down Hawaii law requiring pregnancy centers to advertise abortion
A Hawaii law requiring pro-life doctors and pregnancy centers to advertise for abortion was struck down by a federal district... Read more
Bishop Cantu to Encuentro Catholics: Don't become spiritual tumbleweeds
The Hispanic community in the United States produces many fruits, but must be careful to water the roots, Bishop Oscar... Read more
Encuentro Catholics ‘heartbroken’ by scandals, but unshaken in faith
While the so-called summer of scandals has hit the Church hard both in the United States and throughout the world,... Read more
Pro-life women say they were overlooked by Netflix documentary 'Reversing Roe'
A new Netflix documentary claims to show both sides of the abortion debate in the U.S., but pro-life advocates say... Read more
How the Diocese of Brownsville ensures detained children receive sacraments
Most, if not every, diocese in the United States has some sort of prison ministry. Most do not have a... Read more
Pope Francis welcomes V Encuentro as 'instrument of grace'
Pope Francis welcomed thousands of representatives gathered in Texas this week for the Fifth Encuentro, a national meeting of Hispanic-background... Read more
Michigan announces investigation into seven Catholic dioceses
Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette has opened an investigation into child sexual abuse in the Catholic Church in the state. Read more
US nuncio to Encuentro: Missionaries must first know the joy of Christ
A missionary disciple is one who has encountered Christ personally and is then able to bring him to others, Archbishop... Read more
Blessed Stanley Rother shrine fundraising campaign surpasses initial goal
The Archdiocese of Oklahoma City announced Tuesday that its capital campaign, one of the goals of which is the construction... Read more
Retired Green Bay auxiliary bishop failed to report abuse, withdraws from ministry
Bishop Robert Morneau, Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus of Green Bay, has withdrawn from public ministry saying he regrets having failed to... Read more
Experts respond to new policies for handling allegations against bishops
Following the announcement of new policies for bishops by the USCCB, experts in the fields of law and child protection... Read more
