Arizona and New Mexico Catholic Bishops’ statement on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)...
In light of increased tensions and speculation over the future of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival program (DACA), the Catholic Bishops of Arizona and New Mexico want to reiterate our strong and unwavering support for DACA youth so they do not have to live in fear of deportation.
Prayers, aid offered amid floods as Texas parishes grapple with Harvey
Many parishes within the 10-county Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston were directly affected by flooding following Hurricane Harvey or offered temporary shelter through the American Red Cross.
Georgia Tech punter forgoes final football season for seminary
By Nichole Golden
Catholic News Service
ATLANTA (CNS) — Perseverance has been Grant Aasen’s longtime ally.
In recovering from a life-threatening injury, walking on to the...
Texas parishioners shocked by devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey
HOUSTON (CNS) — With floodwater as high as 20 feet from swelling bayous and waterways, thousands of homes in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston flooded as Tropical Storm Harvey continued to batter southeast Texas Aug. 28.
Oklahoma set to welcome world for beatification of ‘ordinary’ native son
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Catholics in Oklahoma have been preparing for a long time for this moment. Many, like Archbishop Paul S. Coakley of Oklahoma City, had faith it would come, but there’s still a sense of awe, to think that a farm boy, one of their own, is about to take a step toward official sainthood.
New Florida bishop, former André House director, ‘exemplifies’ heart of the Holy Cross order
ORLANDO, Fla. (CNS) — As the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee’s sixth bishop lay prostrate on the floor of the Pensacola Bay Center, one thing in particular distinguished the episcopal candidate.
Catholic groups are mobilizing to help in Hurricane Harvey’s aftermath
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Catholic dioceses and charities are quickly organizing to help in the aftermath of a Category 4 hurricane that made landfall with heavy rains and winds of 130 miles per hour late Aug. 25 into the Rockport, Texas area, northeast of Corpus Christi.
Bishop at forefront of initiative says racism demands church’s attention
"I was happy that the bishops responded so quickly, and that many people across our country responded so quickly to say: 'This is not who we are. This is not America.'"
Conversations with Bishop-elect Bill Wack [VIDEO]
Bishop-elect Bill Wack, a one-time director of André House serving Maricopa County's Human Services Campus, will be ordained and installed a bishop for Pensacola-Tallahassee Aug. 22.
Mass to mark 30 years since JPII’s visit
A single kneeler, commemorative statue, church balcony and plaque remain among the publicly tangible reminders of the saint who traipsed the Valley during a daylong visit 30 years ago.
