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Sister Norma Pimentel with volunteers and staff.

Volunteers journey to US-Mexico border to aid separated families

Aug 6, 2018

By Courtney Mares

Every single mother or father arriving at Catholic Charities Humanitarian Respite Center in McAllen, Texas was able to tell Pio... Read more

Cardinal Donald Wuerl.

Marie Collins reacts to Cardinal Wuerl’s proposals following McCarrick scandal

Aug 6, 2018

By Ed Condon

A former member of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors has said that proposals made by Cardinal Donald... Read more

Bishop James D. Conley prays at installation Mass outside of Risen Christ Cathedral in Lincoln, Neb. on Nov. 20, 2012.

Bishop Conley reviewing process for boundary violation reports

Aug 6, 2018

Bishop James Conley of Lincoln said he is working to ensure that correct processes are established and followed when allegations... Read more

St. Paul's Catherdral, Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh bishop to release names of accused priests

Aug 6, 2018

The Bishop of Pittsburgh has pledged to release the names of all priests of the diocese accused of abuse against... Read more

Survey: Religious superiors support possibility of women deacons

Aug 4, 2018

A survey of both male and female religious superiors in the U.S. found that most believe that the Church can... Read more

Sen. Marco Rubio.

USCCB: We 'encourage and welcome' family leave bills

Aug 4, 2018

By Christine Rousselle

The U.S. bishops’ conference praised legislative efforts to secure family leave policies, after a Senate bill was introduced that would... Read more

Pope Francis at the General Audience in St. Peter's Square, May 2, 2018.

US bishops welcome change to Catechism on death penalty

Aug 3, 2018

Bishops across the US have welcomed the modification made to the Catechism of the Catholic Church saying the Church teaches... Read more

Cardinal Donald Wuerl.

Wuerl calls for spiritual and moral renewal in response to McCarrick scandal

Aug 3, 2018

Cardinal Donald Wuerl said Friday that the Church must confirm its commitment to support the survivors of clerical sexual abuse... Read more

The Supreme Court of the United States.

Judge Kavanaugh’s record on religious liberty and personal conscience examined

Aug 3, 2018

As the Senate prepares for confirmation hearings on Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination to the Supreme Court, scholars and commentators are... Read more

How can parishes be more welcoming to those with disabilities?

Aug 3, 2018

By Perry West

A Disability Awareness Conference in Saginaw, Michigan this week encouraged parishes to create an inclusive and accessible environment for those... Read more

Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

How one priest is bringing Jesus to the most dangerous city in the US

Aug 2, 2018

With the highest per-capita homicide rate in the nation, Baltimore has been called the most dangerous city in America -... Read more

Montana plaintiffs vote on $20m sexual abuse settlement

Aug 2, 2018

The Diocese of Great Falls-Billings is awaiting the result of a vote by plaintiffs on whether to accept a $20... Read more

Sea turtle.

How banning plastic straws could impact the disabled

Aug 2, 2018

By Christine Rousselle

Sea turtles often sleep wedged beneath boulders on the ocean floor, or tucked below protruding ridges in coral reefs. They... Read more

Planned Parenthood sues after South Carolina bans Medicaid funds for abortion clinics

Aug 1, 2018

Planned Parenthood has filed a lawsuit challenging a South Carolina executive order barring Medicaid funds from going toward any health... Read more

Cathedral of the Risen Christ, Lincoln, Nebraska.

Lincoln diocese responds to reports of misconduct by former vocations director

Aug 1, 2018

The Diocese of Lincoln, Nebraska acknowledged reports of inappropriate sexual behavior by a deceased former vocations director, following an article... Read more

St. Patrick's Cathedral, Harrisburg.

Harrisburg Bishop releases names of 71 accused priests, deacons, seminarians

Aug 1, 2018

The Diocese of Harrisburg has released the names of 71 priests, deacons, and seminarians accused of sexual misconduct involving children... Read more

Participants at the July 31 Xavier University of Louisiana event. Photo courtesy of Xavier University of Louisiana.

New resource center to promote African American sainthood causes

Aug 1, 2018

By Perry West

Xavier University of Louisiana has announced a new initiative to unite groups working on the promotion of African American canonization... Read more

Bishop Thomas Olmsted of Phoenix, who was appointed apostolic administrator of the Ruthenian eparchy of Phoenix Aug. 1, 2018.

Bishop Olmsted named apostolic administrator of Arizona-based Byzantine eparchy

Aug 1, 2018

Bishop Thomas Olmsted of Phoenix was named Wednesday as apostolic administrator sede plena of the Byzantine rite eparchy which is... Read more

Cardinal Daniel N. DiNArdo, President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.

Cardinal DiNardo: 'Grave moral failures of judgment' about McCarrick allegations

Aug 1, 2018

Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo has issued a strongly worded statement addressing the “grievous moral failure” in the Church revealed by... Read more

Man in custody after Delaware priest assaulted

Jul 31, 2018

A 25-year-old man is in custody after reportedly attacking an elderly priest and another parish employee in Delaware.  Read more