After 142 years, the Knights of Columbus is pulling down a veil of secrecy that has surrounded its initiation ceremonies in an effort to better showcase the order’s core principles and its drive to help Catholic men become disciples.
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Panel assesses Dorothy Day’s impact on church and their own lives
“Dorothy taught me to pay attention and feel the sufferings of others,” said Martha Hennessy, one of Day’s granddaughters.
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Laity said to be key as county oversight of Minnesota archdiocese ends
Ramsey County Attorney John Choi and his staff have been deeply involved in the efforts of the archdiocese to improve its policies, procedures and practices around protecting children from sexual abuse during the past four years.
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Key points in Trump’s Mideast peace plan
The peace plan would leave most of annexed east Jerusalem, including its Old City and holy sites, under Israeli control while allowing the Palestinians to establish a capital on the outskirts of the city outside Israel’s separation barrier.
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Holy Land Catholic leaders: Trump’s peace plan needed Palestinian input
The church leaders said Trump’s plan endorses “almost all” the demands and the political agenda of the Israelis while ignoring the demands of the Palestinian side.
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Appeals court says Catholic university not obligated to allow unionizing
The university argued in December 2018 that the National Labor Relations Act, when read in light of the religious freedom clause of the First Amendment, does not authorize the labor board to exercise jurisdiction in this matter.
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Pro-lifers urged to build stronger relationships with African Americans
Purvis emphasized that relationship-building is fundamental since the pro-life movement deals with heavy-hitting topics.
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Catholic leaders condemn Supreme Court’s decision to uphold Trump’s ‘wealth test’ on immigrants
Catholic Charities USA condemned the decision, calling it “harsh and unnecessary.”
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As coronavirus spreads, churches outside China take preventive measures
Diocesan guidelines included cleaning directions — including microphones used by lectors — and instructed people to bow their heads instead of shaking hands during the sign of peace.
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Priests swap clericals for camouflage to help fight Australian fires
In Australia, priests are joining in the effort to combat the devasting bushfires that have swept the country.