Memorial Day is “for everyone who’s departed — military, nonmilitary, moms, dads, children.”
Memorial Day called a reminder to nation ‘we better protect’ our freedom
Archbishop Hebda hopes for deeper church unity through synod and beyond
Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda of St. Paul and Minneapolis made a declaration through a formal convocation decree opening the synod and urging all Catholics to participate as it moves forward.
Virtual rally decries rise in antisemitism attacks in U.S., around world
Government officials and Jewish community leaders spoke out against a surge of anti-Semitism in the United States and around the world.
Catholic leaders: Biden budget aims to help vulnerable but excludes unborn
The chairman of the U.S. bishops’ pro-life committee called on Congress May 28 to preserve the Hyde Amendment in any federal budget proposal and “to work toward a budget that truly builds up the common good of all.”
Water proves powerful in its presence — and by its absence
The U.S. Drought Monitor, which is updated weekly, puts 84% of the West in drought, with 47% in the most extreme drought status.
Pope orders visitation of Archdiocese of Cologne
Pope Francis has ordered an apostolic visitation “to obtain a comprehensive picture of the complex pastoral situation” in the Archdiocese of Cologne.
‘America’s first cathedral’ marks 200th anniversary of dedication May 31
The consecration of more than 30 bishops, the commissioning of the Baltimore Catechism, the planning of the American Catholic school system and the first ordination on U.S. soil of an African American priest all occurred there.
Community still feels impact of Floyd’s murder, related events a year later
Lift each other up in the midst of trauma, poverty and injustice. That’s the simple but profound advice from the president and CEO of Catholic Charities of St. Paul and Minneapolis.