An alliance of presidents of U.S. colleges and universities, including Catholic institutions, said the bipartisan DREAM Act of 2021 “represents the first step to restore certainty into the lives of young adults, students, and other aspiring Americans who want nothing more than to be an integral part of the fabric of this country.”
University leaders urge Senate to act quickly on newly introduced DREAM Act
Governor’s order doesn’t impact worship; bishop temporarily suspends other parish gatherings
From now until the end of the year, in-person parish gatherings outside of worship services must be suspended and shifted to online meetings or conducted at home.
Pro-life leaders welcome ‘Born Alive Executive Order’ announced by Trump
Pro-life leader says, “Born Alive Executive Order” is set up to provide necessary legal protections for some of the most vulnerable in society.
Churches included in new executive order mandating indoor mask use
The order requires people coming to Mass to wear a mask when they enter a church, during Mass, and when exiting the building.
Trump’s order on foster care backs partnerships with faith-based agencies
The latest Trump administration executive order was signed to improve the child welfare system, seeking to strengthen foster care, and adoption programs and to increase partnerships between public, private, faith-based, and community organizations to help keep families together.
Young people call DACA ruling good news, but know battle not over
The U.S. Supreme Court in a 5-4 ruling said President Donald Trump could not stop the program with his 2017 executive order June 18.
Trump visits shrine on anniversary of St. John Paul II visit to Poland
President Donald Trump signed an executive order to expand U.S. support for international religious freedom efforts.
New executive order allows Minnesota churches to resume public worship at 25% capacity
St. Cloud Bishop Donald Kettler called it an “important breakthrough” in a May 23 letter to the people of the diocese. “This breakthrough is consistent with our need to protect public health as we take significant precautions in how we come together and pray,” he said.