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Each parish is called to bring catechesis to persons with disabilities
The 2017 "Guidelines for the Celebration of the Sacraments with Person with Disabilities" say that "pastors are responsible to provide evangelization, catechetical formation and...
A powerful sign: The catechesis of children with disabilities
The letter found me, although many years and miles had passed. I still remembered "Gloria," a student with Down syndrome, who as a child...
Speaker: Catholic liberal education instills wisdom, virtue in students
WASHINGTON — A sea of both experienced Catholic liberal teachers and neophytes eager to learn about the educational philosophy gathered at The Catholic University...
Black clergy, women religious, seminarians mark history, celebrate
BALTIMORE — The joint conference of the national organizations for black Catholic clergy, women religious, seminarians and deacons finally made its first stop in...
Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rossello resigns in wake of protests over...
VATICAN CITY -- After nearly two weeks of massive protests in the fallout of scandals involving corruption and offensive private messages, Gov. Ricardo Rossello...
Pope: Church needs apostolate of prevention to protect minors from abuse
VATICAN CITY — Prevention is key in protecting minors from abuse, Pope Francis said.
The protection of minors is a serious concern and what is...
Poverty, opioid crisis, need for healing among issues awaiting bishop
BALTIMORE — Bishop Mark E. Brennan, named by Pope Francis July 23 as the ninth bishop of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, West Virginia, acknowledged...
Pro-life efforts intensify as Planned Parenthood expands in North Carolina
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Planned Parenthood's expansion in Charlotte is uniting grassroots organizations, pro-life groups, and Catholic and Protestant congregations in response.
Planned Parenthood South Atlantic...
Auxiliary Bishop Mark Brennan of Baltimore named bishop of Wheeling-Charleston, W....
WASHINGTON -- Pope Francis has appointed Auxiliary Bishop Mark E. Brennan of Baltimore to head the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, West Virginia.
A native of Boston,...
Audit firm, other financial controls announced for Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston
BALTIMORE -- The Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, West Virginia, has selected a new external auditor as part of the progress that has been made since...