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Catholic educators call for reform to buck trend of parish school closures

The “Front Royal Statement” by Catholic educators, bishops, and practitioners proposed “seven cardinal principles” for Catholic K-12 schools.

Peoria bishop announces ticket availability for Sheen beatification

The beatification Mass is scheduled for 2 p.m. CT on Sept. 24 at the Dome at America’s Center in St. Louis.

Military archbishop offers prayers for victims of Edwards Air Force Base accident

Eight people died in the accident, which is under investigation.

FTC sues transgender health group over ‘deceptive claims’ about child treatments

The U.S. Catholic bishops had asked the Federal Trade Commission to scrutinize “false or unsupported claims” in ads that promote hormone therapy drugs.

Honolulu Diocese celebrates 200 years of Catholicism in Hawaii

Celebrations will culminate next year with a closing Mass at the renovated Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, which Bishop Larry Silva described as a “sending forth” for missionaries.

Federal judge says government can deposit money to seize diocesan land for border fencing

The Diocese of Las Cruces, New Mexico, had asked a district court to block the deposit of the funds while it fights the government's attempts.

‘Fidelity Month’ event explores what binds Americans together ahead of 250th anniversary

Fidelity to God, family, and country are the founding principles that bind American society together, according to Princeton University professor Robert P. George.

America at 250: U.S. bishop calls on Catholics to lead renewal

Bishop Mark Brennan of Wheeling-Charleston is urging Catholics to reflect on the nation’s blessings and shortcomings while renewing their commitment to faith, human dignity, and the common good.

Appeals court rules Seton Hall University does not have to disclose entirety of sex abuse report

The school has fought against the release of the report detailing its handling of abuse allegations connected to Theodore McCarrick.

Ohio Gov. DeWine urges state to abolish death penalty, says there is no ‘moral justification’ for it

The Legislature "can leave it up to a vote of the people" if it does not want to abolish capital punishment outright, the governor said.