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Canadian bishop calls fire devastation ‘closest image to apocalyptic wasteland I have ever seen’
After a 12-hour drive to escape the wildfires sweeping through Canada, Bishop Jon Hansen shared the story of his journey... Read more
Thomas Aquinas College reports minimal damage amid tropical storm, earthquake
Tropical Storm Hilary made landfall in California as the first such storm to hit the state in 84 years. Read more
How to help Maui wildfire victims from afar
Here’s how you can help those affected by the devastating fires on Maui. Read more
Catholic family narrowly escapes Hawaii wildfires: ‘We did a lot of praying’
Angel and Ana Cardenas and their three children, of Sacramento, California, have been visiting Maui annually on family vacations for... Read more
Honolulu bishop details ‘shocking’ devastation on Maui after visit to Lahaina
Honolulu Bishop Larry Silva on Tuesday shared details after visiting the town of Lahaina where he celebrated Mass with about... Read more
‘For us, it’s like a miracle’: Catholic church appears to survive devastating Maui fire
The death toll from the disaster, which stood at 93 on Aug. 13, is expected to rise as search crews... Read more
Wildfires force monks out of Santo Domingo de Silos Monastery in Spain
The monks, who are known for their Gregorian chant, have been taken in by the nuns at a nearby Benedictine... Read more
Pope Francis prays for people affected by California wildfires
Pope Francis expressed his concern Sunday for people suffering from the effects of wildfires in California and South America. Read more
Archbishop Gomez asks for prayers for those impacted by Calif. fires
As 16 wildfires continue to incinerate thousands of acres of land in California, destroying businesses and homes, Archbishop Jose Gomez... Read more
As wildfires burn in southwest US, Catholics offer prayer, support
As ongoing wildfires rage through the southwest region of the United States, local dioceses are offering their prayers and support... Read more
Bishop Vasa on California fires: 'Our diocese has been hit hard'
While firefighters in northern California are currently battling 17 wildfires in five counties, Bishop Robert Vasa of the Diocese of... Read more
