"The primary task is to build up our community, not tear it down."
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Court’s DACA ruling takes recipients out of limbo, into a holding pattern+
Backgrounder: A realistic look at DACA following Supreme Court decision
Catholics urged to pray, reflect, act to safeguard religious freedom+
Religious Freedom Week is observed June 22-29.
Bishop Barres issues statement on racism and George Floyd+
May each one of us stir the flame of Christ’s love and peace at every moment and in every situation in these painful and traumatic days.
USCCB migration chairman says Senate needs to act on ‘Dreamer,’ TPS bill+
'May each one of us stir the flame of Christ’s love and peace at every moment and in every situation in these painful and traumatic days.'
Knights ask Catholics to pray novena for national unity, end to racism+
The novena prayer asks God "to bring together in your love all whom hatred and racism have separated."
Bishops ‘sickened’ by Floyd’s death, urge racism be met ‘head-on’+
"We cannot turn a blind eye to these atrocities and yet still try to profess to respect every human life."
Pope clears way for beatification of Knights of Columbus founder+
Venerable Michael McGivney was inspired by the principles of Christian charity and fraternity to assist those most in need.
Congress urged to make poor, vulnerable a priority for next stimulus bill+
The bishops highlighted several issues they have urged lawmakers to address, including food security and housing; protections for the unborn; access to affordable health care; assistance for the unemployed and help for charities serving vulnerable populations.
Catholic doctors say churches essential, offer ‘road map’ to safely reopen+
The doctors said the Catholic Church should be guided by "faith and reason, especially in times of crisis."
