Government shutdown
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‘This is our faith in action:’ Catholic groups expand food aid amid SNAP cuts
As federal food benefits have been frozen during the government shutdown, Catholic dioceses and charities around the country are stepping... Read more
Trump administration will partially fund SNAP as Catholic groups try to fill gap
President Donald Trump’s administration said it would partially fund Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits amid the government shutdown. Read more
Catholic Charities USA launches fundraising effort amid government shutdown, loss of SNAP
Catholic Charities USA has launched an emergency fundraising effort to support those about to lose access to federal food assistance. Read more
Catholic bishops plead with lawmakers to end shutdown, protect SNAP
U.S. Catholic bishops are urging Congress to find a solution that opens the government. Read more
‘People shouldn’t go hungry’: SNAP halt sparks concern among Catholic charitable groups
Catholic charitable groups that provide food to needy families are voicing concern about the expected stoppage of federal food assistance... Read more
Bishops urge end to shutdown while calling for Obamacare abortion limits
U.S. Catholic bishops urged Congress to end the federal government shutdown, but only if lawmakers ensure that tax credits are... Read more
Catholic organizations urge Congress to end U.S. government shutdown
Catholic organizations called for a swift resolution to the shutdown to mitigate the harm to government-funded programs serving the poor... Read more
Possible U.S. government shutdown could disrupt military Masses, meals for preschoolers
The closure could pause military members’ ability to attend Mass, interrupt subsidized meals for preschoolers in Catholic schools, and limit... Read more
Bishops ‘encouraged’ by Trump proposal for Dreamers, urge permanent solution
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has responded cautiously to President Donald Trump’s proposal to extend protections for those... Read more
Amid shutdown, DC Catholic Charities aids furloughed workers
For three days, at a set time and location, any furloughed government worker or federal contractor is eligible to receive... Read more
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