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What does accompaniment ask of us in this time of collective trauma?

By definition, trauma is a painful experience that disturbs and distresses the one who experiences it; it causes us to believe that we are...

Break seal of confession to report abuse, or go to jail, Australian state tells...

BRISBANE, Australia — A new law requires priests in the state of Queensland to break the seal of confession to report child sex abuse...
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Victims for sure, but abuse survivors can also be active agents of reform

VATICAN CITY -- In reporting historical and recent abuse of minors, the media should broaden its focus to include portrayals of survivors as active...

On Labor Day, remember essential workers, victims of coronavirus: ‘It is devastating to say,...

WASHINGTON -- Given the "somber" realities imposed by the coronavirus pandemic, for companies to put profits over safety is "unjust," said Archbishop Paul S....
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Coping with many problems of 2020, we must set aside cynicism and be united...

AMERICA MAGAZINE The Statue of Freedom has stood atop the U.S. Capitol dome since 1863, the middle of the Civil War. The nation's motto, "E...

Catholic social justice group in solidarity with march on Washington in support of racial...

WASHINGTON -- On the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, college student Aalayah Eastmond, of Trinity Washington University, spoke of her dream Aug. 28, at...

Appalachia’s story: Reconnecting to a sense of place

Many people suffer the loss of "a sense of place" when a region that is like home to them is exploited or abused in...

Maryland bishops mark 100 years of women’s suffrage with a call to action

BALTIMORE — The pioneering women who fought for the right to vote are being hailed by the bishops of Maryland. An Aug. 26 letter from...

Diocese of Wilmington Annual Catholic Appeal — Pandemic no match for generosity of parishioners

The traditional generosity of Catholics to the Diocese of Wilmington’s Annual Catholic Appeal is evident again this year despite the dramatic and unprecedented impact...
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Bishops of the Maryland Catholic Conference: Celebrating 100 years of women’s suffrage

August 26, 2020 Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, Today, the United States recognizes an important milestone. One hundred years ago, women gained the right to...

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