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'God saved my life through sports' - Catholics prepare for Ironman race
Competitors in an Ironman race swim 2.4 miles and bike 112 miles, and then run a marathon to complete more... Read more
Questions raised about McElroy's response to 2016 McCarrick allegations
The Bishop of San Diego has explained why he did not respond to a 2016 letter alleging sexual misconduct on... Read more
Faith, life and learning: Catholics in Arkansas get a new high school
Northwest Arkansas has its first independent Catholic school with the Aug. 16 opening of Ozark Catholic Academy. Read more
St. Louis archdiocese invites attorney general to review files
Archbishop Robert J. Carlson has invited the Missouri attorney general’s office to conduct an inspection of its files related to... Read more
US appeals court rules against abortion restriction in Alabama
An injunction blocking the enforcement of an Alabama law that would have banned a second-trimester abortion procedure was upheld by... Read more
Texas priest missing amid abuse allegations
A Texas priest under investigation for sexual abuse has disappeared, the Diocese of Dallas announced this week. Officials believe he... Read more
Priests call Word on Fire conference a consoling encounter with scripture
Returning from Bishop Robert Barron's conference held this week on preaching, several priests said the experience was a grace-filled time... Read more
Catholics minister to mothers and children in Texas detention centers
Before being allowed to celebrate Mass for families housed at a migrant detention center in south Texas, a local priest... Read more
Seton Hall announces ‘independent review’ of seminary accusations
Seton Hall University has announced an independent review of accusations of sexual abuse and harassment against seminarians. The university is... Read more
This parish was transferred to the Bismarck diocese from Fargo
Earlier this year, St. John parish in Lansford, N.D., was formally transferred from the Diocese of Fargo to the Diocese... Read more
Catholic Charities Oregon looks to expand financial wellness program
Catholic Charities Oregon is hoping to expand a program that offers financial classes and coaching for low-income workers in the... Read more
Why this man spent his last years caring for the dying
By the time he passed away, death was familiar to Joe Doak. Read more
In Minnesota, young people respond to abuse scandals with prayer
More than 100 young adults in Saint Paul, Minnesota, gathered this week to pray for the healing of sexual abuse... Read more
Archbishop Martin: Family is part of Church's 'good news' for the world
God’s plan for the family may sometimes feel countercultural, but it is nevertheless part of the Church’s “good news” for... Read more
After grand jury report, new allegations raised in Pennsylvania
The Diocese of Pittsburgh has received about 50 new allegations of abuse, and a state abuse hotline has received more... Read more
Attack on Byzantine priest in Indiana investigated as hate crime
Monday morning's assault of a priest of the Ruthenian Eparchy of Parma is being investigated as a hate crime, a... Read more
Cardinal Wuerl's name vandalized on Catholic high school sign
A Catholic high school named after Cardinal Donald Wuerl was vandalized Monday, following continued criticism of the cardinal’s handling of... Read more
Knights of Columbus announce St John Vianney relic tour
The Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus announced Tuesday that the fraternal organization will sponsor a US tour of... Read more
After religious liberty win, judge orders payment to Catholic Benefits Association
A federal judge has ordered that $718,000 in compensation be paid to the Catholic Benefits Association after its successful religious... Read more
'Natural cycles' fertility app gets FDA approval to prevent pregnancy
The FDA has approved a fertility-tracking app that boasts a lower unintended pregnancy rate than the pill, without the side... Read more
