Survivors of Uvalde mass shooting get tuition aid to attend Catholic school
byUVALDE, Texas — Thanks to tuition help from Catholic Extension, children who were wounded in the Robb Elementary School mass shooting in Uvalde can…
Federal judge rules CRS must pay health benefits for spouse of gay employee
byBALTIMORE — A U.S. District Court judge in Maryland has ruled that Catholic Relief Services, the U.S. bishops’ overseas relief and development agency, must…
Policía saca a la fuerza a obispo nicaragüense de la curia, lo traslada
byPor David Agren La policía nicaragüense irrumpió un edificio la sede diocesana de Matagalpa y destituyó a un obispo que había estado bajo arresto…
Center begun with CCHD grant helps workers deal with pandemic, #MeToo issues
byBy Rhina Guidos WASHINGTON — A center that began with a grant from the Catholic Campaign for Human Development has become the go-to place…
Vandals target crisis pregnancy center in western Massachusetts
byBy Carolee McGrath EASTHAMPTON, Mass. — Police are investigating vandalism at a western Massachusetts pregnancy center that provides women facing a crisis pregnancy with…
In note to nuns, pope says he is doing everything he can for Ukraine
byBy Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis said he is doing everything he can for Ukraine, saying the world was witnessing “cruelty.” In…
In predawn raid, Nicaraguan police remove bishop; his whereabouts unknown
byBy David Agren Nicaraguan police burst into Matagalpa diocesan headquarters and removed an outspoken bishop who had been under house arrest for more than…
Science in the Bluegrass — The church and science
by“For most of its history the Catholic Church rejected scientific findings that conflicted with its doctrine.” I work for the Vatican’s astronomical observatory and…
Wedding Anniversary — August 18, 2022
byMr. and Mrs. Glen Estes, members of St. Margaret Mary Church, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Aug. 26. Mrs. Estes, the former Karen…
Parish Twinning Program of the Americas names new executive director
byNASHVILLE, Tenn. — David J. Siler has been named the new executive director of the Parish Twinning Program of the Americas, which is based…