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Pope Francis asks Rome’s Catholics to help combat ‘housing emergency’ during 2025 jubilee
“I want all diocesan realities that own real estate to offer their contribution to stem the housing emergency,” Pope Francis... Read more
Seattle parish transforms convent into affordable housing for mission-driven teachers
St. Alphonsus Parish in Seattle has converted its former convent into affordable living spaces for young educators and ministry leaders. Read more
Archdiocese of Boston breaks ground on affordable housing project
The archdiocesan Planning Office for Urban Affairs is partnering with St. Francis House, the largest day shelter in the state,... Read more
Building in ‘God’s backyard’: Los Angeles affordable housing project could herald things to come
Projects getting underway in California are supercharging efforts to repurpose available Church properties for residential use. Read more
PHOTOS: This Catholic charity is boosting affordable housing with a prefab ‘pocket neighborhood’
Catholic Charities’ “Caritas Casitas” initiative consists of “a pocket neighborhood made up of 12 efficiency units designed to foster neighborly... Read more
U.S. bishops urge Congress to make housing affordable
The bishops urged Congress to invest in programs to make housing affordable and to ensure faith-based organizations have religious freedom... Read more
Catholics in Camden help working families get homes of their own
Affordable housing is a problem for many Americans, but for the low-income residents of Camden, a Catholic non-profit is working... Read more
New York archdiocese opens new affordable housing
The St. Augustine Terrace, located in the Bronx, was formally opened on Monday, and was blessed by Cardinal Timothy Dolan.... Read more
Irish bishops call on government to address homelessness
The bishops of Ireland issued a letter Oct. 1 calling on the government of the Republic of Ireland to do... Read more
How Catholic Charities is tackling California's housing crisis
Catholic Charities of Santa Clara has partnered with the local county to launch a shared housing program, connecting renters with... Read more
What your local parish and the new hipster bar have in common
It’s a story seen across the nation – a neighborhood formerly known for rundown houses, empty shops and limited resources... Read more
