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Why the Catholic Church has a lot to say about Labor Day

Sep 4, 2023

By Kevin J. Jones

“All work, no matter what the work is, is essential,” said Father Sinclair Oubre, spiritual moderator of the Catholic Labor... Read more

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Labor Day means ‘radical solidarity’ with working families, U.S. bishops say

Sep 2, 2023

By Kevin J. Jones

On Labor Day, the U.S. bishops call for economic policy and community advocacy to prioritize working families. Read more

Archbishop Paul Coakley of Oklahoma City. Courtesy photo.

Spend Labor Day in solidarity with the poor, US bishops say

Sep 3, 2020

The U.S. bishops’ conference is encouraging solidarity, charity and compassion for low-income and essential workers during the upcoming Labor Day... Read more

What does a just economy look like? One bishop reflects

Sep 2, 2019

The head of the U.S. bishops’ Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development called on Catholics to reflect this Labor... Read more

Bishop highlights need for just wages in Labor Day message

Sep 3, 2018

The provision of just wages for all workers is a critical component of a moral economy, said the head of... Read more

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Bishops to struggling families: we're with you

Sep 5, 2016

The Church stands with struggling families amidst poverty, unemployment, and opioid abuse in America, said Archbishop Thomas Wenski of Miami... Read more

Archbishop Thomas Wenski of Miami gives the homily during Mass with his brother bishops at St. Paul Outside-the-Walls, May 11, 2012.

Archbishop notes troubling rise of youth unemployment

Aug 20, 2014

Calling for work that honors the dignity of the human person, Archbishop Thomas G. Wenksi of Miami echoed the words... Read more