“One Day at a Time,” which follows a Cuban-American family in Los Angeles, was inspired by Gloria Calderón Kellet’s own life.
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Dominican slam poet Elizabeth Acevedo on sex, identity and Catholicism
In “The Poet X,” Elizabeth Acevedo captures the complicated relationship many Dominicans have with Catholicism, particularly focusing on the ways in which faith can affect women.
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In Holy Land, U.S. Hispanic bishops say building walls does no good
Bishop Elizondo was among 10 Hispanic U.S. bishops visiting the Holy Land to advocate for “bridges not walls.”
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How Our Lady of Altagracia became the (unofficial) patroness of the Dominican Republic
“Our country is so important to us. We carry the Dominican Republic in our hearts.”
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Indiana ‘Dreamer’ faces family breakup if DACA is allowed to expire
Brenda Martinez grew up in relative security until the crushing day when her godmother explained that she was undocumented. Now she worries the end of DACA means she will lose her children.
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Border bishop pleads for TPS leniency for the sake of children
Bishop Mark J. Seitz of El Paso, Texas, said he worries for families in which some members are U.S. citizens and others have a less permanent immigration status.
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The Editors: What we owe America’s farmworkers
U.S. agriculture is facing a silent crisis.
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What’s it like being Catholic at The New York Times?
In our final Jesuitical episode of 2017, we talk with my fellow Bronxite and award-winning journalist at The New York Times, David Gonzalez. Born and raised in the South Bronx to Puerto Rican immigrants, David was raised Catholic and attended Cardinal Hayes High School. Since the 1970s, he has been snapping pictures of people and […]
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Las Posadas: a Mexican tradition keeps Christ (and Mary and Joseph) in Christmas
Las Posadas, “the inns,” is a reenactment of the Holy Family’s search for lodging in Bethlehem before the birth of Christ.
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This Dreamer wants to bring youth ministry to her parish. But without DACA, her future is uncertain.
Despite the looming threat of deportation, Mirna continues to look ahead.