Cardinal-designate Wilton D. Gregory named the first African American cardinal in the U.S. during a time when the U.S. faces increasing social strife.
An outpouring of support for first African American cardinal-designate for U.S.
As refugees increase, German bishops work to include Eastern Catholics
Germany’s bishops have pledged to improve the integration of Eastern Catholics in their church, as part of ongoing plans to help migrants and refugees.
Gomez: God is calling immigrant church to be ‘light’ to nation of immigrants
Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles celebrate the annual Day in Recognition of All Immigrants Sept. 20.
St. Petersburg Diocese urges Catholics to ‘take the pledge’ in videos
“Civilize It: Dignity Beyond the Debate” is an initiative launched by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops to promote civility and respectful dialogue during this presidential election year.
Cathedral students learn about diversity from ‘Green Card Voices’ exhibit
In partnership with Unitecloud, the St. Cloud school is hosting the “Green Card Voices” exhibit through the end of the month. As they go about their day, students see banners featuring the stories of first-generation immigrants and refugees who live and work in central Minnesota.
Changing landscape requires mutual accompaniment, convocation hears
Hosffman Ospino, associate professor of theology and religious education at Boston College talks about the changing lanscape of the Catholic church which presents new opportunities to welcome newcomers into the church family.
Parishes called to find ‘unity in diversity,’ speaker says
Ministry leaders from more than 40 parishes, religious communities and other Catholic organizations attended Leadership Day April 27 in St. Joseph, where they participated in an interactive presentation on “Building Intercultural Competence for Ministers.”