PARIS, France — The French National Assembly has passed a bill that backers say will counter extremism and separatism, especially among French Muslims. However, the bill includes stricter controls on religion, bars religious symbols in some circumstances, and places strict regulations on homeschooling. The bill, titled “Supporting respect for the […]
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Should UC Health terminate contracts with Catholic hospitals?
Good morning and welcome to the A.M. Alert! Thanks for reading! UC HEALTH AND LGBTQ, REPRODUCTIVE ISSUES Via Hannah Wiley… California lauds itself as a champion of reproductive freedom laws, a staunch supporter of the LGBTQ community and a state teeming with reputable, cutting-edge medical institutions. Among those top medical […]
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Catholic Dioceses Scored $1.5 Billion In COVID-19 Relief Funds Meant For Small Businesses
When the coronavirus forced churches to close their doors and give up Sunday collections, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Charlotte turned to the federal government’s signature small business relief program for more than $8 million. The diocese’s headquarters, churches and schools landed the help even though they had roughly $100 […]
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Celebrating Jesus’ Birthday Liturgically at Home| National Catholic Register
Despite coronavirus, family traditions will remain untouched for many families; and, if necessary, families are creatively modifying plans to keep alive favorite Christmas customs for celebrating Christ’s birth. “This year, with many changes and challenges going on in the world outside, we want to maintain the celebratory nature of Christmas […]
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The ‘Buy Catholic’ Christmas Gift Guide 2020| National Catholic Register
Presents for Men, Women, Children and Teachers In the list below, there are items for men, women, children and teachers — and some creative present toppers this year (which make great stand-alone, budget-friendly gifts, too). This resource will help you choose heartfelt gifts for friends and family, while supporting Catholic […]
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Saints’ Relics ‘Make Holiness Tangible’| National Catholic Register
A small piece of Pope St. John Paul II’s tunic is keeping good company these days with a number of other holy relics: the bones of St. Anne, St. Maria Goretti, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, St. Ignatius of Loyola, St. Aloysius Gonzaga, St. John Francis Regis, St. Stanislaus Kostka, St. […]
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Catholic Charities to host meetings on relocation of Syracuse homeless shelter
Syracuse, N.Y. — Catholic Charities will host a series of community meetings to hear concerns about the proposed location of a new facility for homeless men on the city’s west side. Catholic Charities plans to move a 100-bed homeless shelter from 1074 S. Clinton St. to 501 W. Genesee St. […]