Pope Francis cutout draws Catholics, non-Catholics alike at outdoor festival
The Field Hospital: Scores lined up to take photos with a Pope Francis cutout at a parish table during the Rotary outdoor festival in Downers Grove, Ill.
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Seminary professor studies churches impacted by Katrina
The Field Hospital: Tampa parish's founder dies; Sept. 9 is Day of Prayer for Peace in Our Communities; San Diego diocese goes solar
Detox, rehab, food: Parish works to fight Philippine drug problem
As the body count rises in the Philippines' war on drugs, a Catholic priest is trying to create a space where healing takes precedence over killing.
Baton Rouge Hispanic Apostolate concerned by city's actions after flood
Officials of the Baton Rouge diocese’s Hispanic Apostolate expressed concern about encounters with the Mayor's Office of Homeland Security via email and a personal visit in the days following August's historic flooding.
Julia Scarnato, who recently joined the apostolate staff, and Fr. Eliecer Montanez-Grimaldos, chaplain, questioned if the government agency may have been using the office as an unwilling conduit to track down and arrest immigrants living in the country illegally.
Moving seminarians prompts discussion about formation
A Roman Observer – A talk by Pope Francis and news of seminarians moving into new digs raises questions about priestly formation.
Don't shove away those in need
The Peace Pulpit: "Rather, draw them in, become the one human family, living in peace and goodness and love that Jesus calls us to be."
Cross-country bike trek benefits Middle Eastern Christians
The Field Hospital: Catholic communities confront racism; British Columbia parishioners welcome two refugee families; Portland pastoral administrator blames lack of funding for homelessness crisis
Good shepherds from out-of-the-way places
My Table Is Spread: There is another group of Holy Cross fathers who work far from the shadow of the $400 million additions to the Notre Dame football stadium.
Two months later, West Virginia flood recovery remains a long road forward
Eco Catholic: More than 9,000 households and renters have applied for federal assistance to rebuild following the state's third-deadliest flood.
Historic flooding in Louisiana has changed region forever, many say
Eco Catholic: While the floodwaters have receded, its impact upon the lives of Louisian residents will linger for some time.
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In This Issue
September 9-22, 2016
- Editorial: Make action on poverty a national priority
- Music provides a deeper sense of promise
- SNAP concerned with survivor confidentiality after judge's sanctions
- Special Section (subscribers only): Health & Well-Being