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Amid violent clashes, Colombian church crucial in assisting devastated Catatumbo communities
The armed confrontation between two guerrilla organizations in Catatumbo, a region in the northern part of Colombia, has caused at least 80 deaths and the displacement of 48,000 residents since Jan. 16.
Eucharistic revival event shares ways to ‘walk with’ persons hurt by the church
Walk With One embraces the idea that everyone can — indeed, must — evangelize, and aims to equip them for sharing the Good News of Jesus’ love and compassion.
Sister Ann Elizabeth Hartnett, S.S.N.D., dies at 88
A funeral Mass for School Sister of Notre Dame Ann Elizabeth (Mary Benedictus) Hartnett was offered Nov. 19 at Villa Assumpta in Baltimore. Sister Ann died Nov. 7 at Stella Maris. She was 88.
Help purify, restore relationships, pope tells judges at Vatican tribunal
Concern for the salvation of souls is what guides the work of church tribunals and the implementation of reforms regarding the marriage annulment process, Pope Francis said.
Upstate N.Y. site honoring St. Kateri, Jesuit martyrs confirmed a national shrine
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has designated Our Lady of Martyrs Shrine in Auriesville, N.Y., as a national shrine for pilgrims, the sanctuary announced Jan. 30.
Bishops across U.S. defend migrants, calling for immigration reform in ‘justice and mercy’
The United States is a “nation with a proud legacy of welcome to immigrants” that also “needs secure, safe, sturdy borders,” said Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York.
Child Nutrition Program at Archdiocese of Baltimore schools fuels mind and body
Love them or hate them, school lunches need to be balanced, nutritious and desirable to students.
Pope calls on Valencia seminarians to bring hope to devastated region
In the wake of the deadly flooding that killed 216 people in Valencia, Spain, Pope Francis told seminarians and seminary staff from the region to immerse themselves in the suffering of their people and give them signs of hope.
Sister Sarah Ann Sharkey, O.P., dies at 83
A funeral Mass for Adrian Dominican Sister Sarah Ann Sharkey, formerly known as Sister John Peter, was offered Nov. 26 at St. Catherine Chapel in Adrian, Mich. Sister Sarah Ann died Nov. 19. She was 83 and in the 64th year of her religious profession.
Father Riccardo to speak on core mysteries of faith in Ellicott City Feb. 11
Father John Riccardo and the Acts XXIX Team will be the featured speakers during a Feb. 11 “evening of renewal and worship” beginning at 7 p.m. at Church of the Resurrection in Ellicott City.
U.S. bishops call for prayer after deadly D.C. air collision claims dozens of lives
U.S. Catholic bishops — joined by Pope Francis — are calling for prayer after a deadly aviation crash in the nation’s capital claimed dozens of lives.