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May 4, 2022
Panel discussion praises Sister Thea Bowman for ‘challenging us to hunger and thirst for justice’
Catholic Standard
BY RICHARD SZCZEPANOWSKI | Catholic Standard Just after naming the chapel in its Copley Hall after Servant of God Sister Thea...
May 3, 2022
Maryland Celebrates Harriet Tubman’s Place in State History
NewsBreak
CAMBRIDGE, Md. (AP) – Maryland is revisiting the history of Harriet Tubman following Republican Gov. Larry Hogan’s decision to dedicate...
May 3, 2022
Domestic Minor Familial Sex Trafficking: A National Study of Prevalence, Characteristics, and Challenges across the Justice Process
The Samaritan Women Institute for Shelter Care
Familial sex trafficking, similar to intrafamilial sexual abuse (incest), is an unspoken yet distinct form of abuse against children. Unlike...
May 3, 2022
Catholic University names street in honor of Sister Thea Bowman
Catholic News Service (CNS)
By Richard Szczepanowski | Catholic News Service (CNS) (CNS photo/Tyler Orsburn) WASHINGTON (CNS) — Officials at The Catholic University of...
May 3, 2022
Concert seeks to heal racism through ‘singing as one’ for God’s glory
CatholicPhilly.com
Photo and Article by Gina Christian | Catholic Philly A groundbreaking concert hopes to sound a new note in racial...
April 29, 2022
Chicago archdiocese reaches $800,000 settlement over sex abuse claims involving civil rights activist priest
Aeteia
By Zelda Caldwell | Aleteia Photo: Fr. George Clements, public domain Rev. George Clements was accused of molesting a boy...
April 29, 2022
University of Portland Names Robert D. Kelly as Its First Black President
Willamette Week
With Kelly, the Catholic university is stepping outside its historical comfort zone. By Nigel Jaquiss | Willamette Week Photo: Dr. Robert...
April 29, 2022
Wells Fargo Class Action Claims Company Discriminates Against Black Home Mortgage Applicants
TopClassActions.com
By Jessy Edwards | TopClassActions.com Photo by joão vincient lewis on Unsplash Wells Fargo Black Applicants Home Mortgages Discrimination Class Action...
April 28, 2022
Deacon Mortel, who inspired many to help his homeland of Haiti, dies at 88
The Catholic Review
By Paul McMullen | Special to the Catholic Review Deacon Rodrigue Mortel, who as director of the Missions Office for the...
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