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Diocese's Cursillo Unites the Faithful

Several people who have lived the Cursillo experience have come together in the Spirit of the Cursillo through follow up gatherings of Christian spiritual sharing in an effort to renew the zeal in our diocese.  >>>

CRS Rice Bowl program benefits those overseas, at home suffering from hunger, poverty

As the world continues to grapple with the effects of COVID-19, including an increased number of those going hungry, Catholic Relief Services is asking Catholics to remember Matthew 25:40 as CRS Rice Bowl begins. As the gospel tells us, “Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” This verse calls on Catholics to reach out and help those most in need. >>>

CRS' Rice Bowl: 'Lord, when did we see you?' – Matthew 25:38

Matthew’s Gospel invites us to remember that we are responsible for helping all our sisters and brothers, even those who are strangers to us. When we do this, we care for Christ. >>>

CRS' Rice Bowl: Meatless Meals from Around the World

Meatless Meals from Around the World >>>

Pandemic shows need for new model of care for elderly, academy says

A new attitude and approach toward the elderly are needed in today’s world, especially in the places and ways they are cared for when they become more fragile, said the Pontifical Academy for Life. >>>

Black Catholic is trailblazer in science; she has been geneticist for 56 years

As a child, Sheila Stiles Jewell played outside of the public housing where her family lived in Memphis. She felt one with nature, weaving clover and catching bumblebees, not realizing that she was really feeding her curiosity for science and the natural world. >>>

University leaders urge Senate to act quickly on newly introduced DREAM Act

An alliance of presidents of U.S. colleges and universities, including Catholic institutions, said the bipartisan DREAM Act of 2021 “represents the first step to restore certainty into the lives of young adults, students and other aspiring Americans who want nothing more than to be an integral part of the fabric of this country.” >>>

Pope to celebrate Ash Wednesday at Vatican, skipping 'station churches'

Pope to celebrate Ash Wednesday at Vatican, skipping ‘station churches’ >>>

CRS shifts into gear to help during 'crisis on top of other crises'

Though COVID-19 seems like the global enemy to defeat, for aid organizations such as Catholic Relief Services, it is simply another crisis to respond to, said Bill O’Keefe, executive vice president for mission and mobilization for the international agency. >>>