The Church of the Visitation in Westphalia, Texas, burned to the ground July 29. The fire is still under investigation.
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New Jersey assisted suicide law shows ‘utter failure’ of government and society, bishop says
New Jersey’s new law allowing assisted suicide, effective Aug. 1, “points to an “utter failure” on the part of government and indeed all society, said Bishop James F. Checchio of Metuchen.
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Alaskan Catholic bishops urge state to restore funding for social services
“Across Alaska, thousands of low-income families now face new struggles through funding cuts to agencies that operate food pantries, shelter programs, and early childhood education,” the bishops said
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Pope Francis calls for quick action to prevent further migrant deaths
The pope’s appeal came after what authorities have called the worst shipwreck on the Mediterranean this year.
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Cuban Cardinal Ortega, longtime voice of Cuba’s poor, dies at 82
Serving as head of the Archdiocese of Havana for almost 35 years pushed the cardinal into a prominent role as a spokesman for Cuban Catholics on national and international issues.
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Boys Town founder, Father Flanagan, advances on path to sainthood
The sainthood cause of Father Edward J. Flanagan took a step forward July 22 with the presentation of the “positio” to the Vatican Congregation for Saints’ Causes, along with a letter of support from Omaha Archbishop George J. Lucas.
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Pro-lifers say Wen’s firing shows abortion is Planned Parenthood priority
Following the news Dr. Leana Wen was fired by Planned Parenthood as its president, several pro-life leaders remarked that the organization was upset the physician had emphasized the need to expand Planned Parenthood services beyond abortion.
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Bishop sends letter to Trump, urging end to ‘stranglehold’ on immigration
Bishop Edward C. Malesic of Greensburg made the comments in a July 12 letter to members of the U.S. House and Senate who represent his state. He said he also sent the letter to President Donald Trump.
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Mother Cabrini’s ministry to immigrants called ‘more essential’ than ever
St. Francis Xavier Cabrini took to heart Jesus’ greatest commandment to love God and love one’s neighbor by tending to those most in need — children, the sick, orphans and “most of all” immigrants, said New York Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan July 13.
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Dominicans elect first Asian master general
Members of the Dominican general chapter elected 51-year-old Father Gerard Francisco Timoner to be the master general of the worldwide religious order.