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August 21, 2025
Better Mental Health Resources Geared for the Black Community is the Focus of St. Athanasius Series
CatholicPhilly.com
By Jay Sorgi • CatholicPhilly.com Awareness of one’s need for better mental health has grown dramatically in recent decades. That...
August 19, 2025
Denver astronaut considered for the highest civilian honor bestowed by Congress
CBS News on MSN
Story by Shaun Boyd | CBS News on MSN A bill by Colorado’s Rep. Joe Neguse and Senators Michael Bennet and...
August 19, 2025
Pope Leo XIV Appoints Father Simon Peter Engurait as Bishop of Houma-Thibodaux
USCCB
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Reverend Simon Peter Engurait, a priest of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux and current diocesan administrator,...
August 12, 2025
Bucking the Trend, Large Catholic Families Reflect the Beautiful Fruits of Fertility
National Catholic Register
Though experts see high living costs and low social support as the main drivers of plummeting birth rates, recent polling...
August 12, 2025
2025 “People of Life” Awards Recognize the Work of Pro-Life Heroes
USCCB
WASHINGTON – Four dedicated pro-life advocates were honored on August 11 at the 2025 People of Life awards during the Diocesan Pro-Life Leadership Conference...
August 6, 2025
Black Catholics reflect on 60 years of the Voting Rights Act, challenges
Catholic Review
By Kimberly Heatherington | OSV News A little more than 60 years ago — March 7, 1965 — approximately 600...
August 6, 2025
American Jewish Committee donates $25,000 to repair Holy Family Church in Gaza
CNA
By Madalaine Elhabbal | CNA The American Jewish Committee (AJC) has announced that it will donate $25,000 toward the reconstruction of...
August 6, 2025
Pope Leo XIV, bishops commemorate 80th anniversary of atomic bombing of Japan
CNA
By Madalaine Elhabbal | CNA Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Aug 6, 2025 / 06:00 am In a message on the 80th anniversary...
August 5, 2025
Don’t Miss Webinar on 2025 Respect Life Month
USCCB Respect Life
How to Celebrate Respect Life Month (October) in Your Parish Thursday, August 28 at 8:00 PM (Eastern) Learn how to...
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