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One month after West Virginia floods, road to recovery is uphill
It’s been over a month since West Virginia was pounded by torrential rains that resulted in one of the worst... Read more
Prayers, rubber boots needed in wake of deadly West Virginia floods
Heavy storms dumped more than nine inches of rain in much of West Virginia last week, with the resulting floods... Read more
Who else is facing off during the Super Bowl? Catholic Charities
Whether fans are rooting for the Denver Broncos or the Carolina Panthers in the upcoming NFL Super Bowl 50, Catholic... Read more
What Catholics are doing about Flint's stunning water scandal
“It all started before Christmas. We knew something was wrong with the water.” Read more
Pregnancy center partnership aims to improve women's healthcare in Colorado
When Jenny Langness took over as executive director of Real Choices Pregnancy Resource Center two years ago she was shocked... Read more
Never lose sight of your dreams, Pope tells Harlem schoolkids
When Martin Luther King, Jr. uttered his famous line “I have a dream”, he was thinking of you. Those were... Read more
Jesus came into the world as a homeless person, Pope Francis says
There is no social or moral justification for homelessness, but we can find solace and meaning in the Incarnation, Pope... Read more
Catholic Charities ready to help tornado, flood victims in Midwest
After a series of damaging tornadoes and flooding in Oklahoma, Kansas and Nebraska, a Catholic Charities affiliate said it is... Read more
Next Catholic Charities head is sister with a mission of compassion
Catholic Charities USA has named its next president: Sister Donna Markham, O.P., a trained clinical psychologist with a background in... Read more
Catholic Charities helps with relief after Calif. quake
The Church in northern California is helping respond to a major earthquake, which shook Napa Valley early Sunday morning, the... Read more
Pope Francis banner in downtown Denver aims to inspire
A 10-foot tall banner depicting Pope Francis embracing a young child was hung July 1 on the exterior of the... Read more
New USCCB social development director aims to fight poverty
The U.S. bishops have named Mark Rohlena, head of Catholic Charities of Central Colorado, to direct the Office of Domestic... Read more
Catholic Charities aids victims of powerful Ark. storm
At least 35 people have been killed in deadly storms and tornadoes in the South, and Catholic agencies are preparing... Read more
Okla. Catholics speak up for voiceless with lawmakers
A recent “Catholic Advocacy Day” gave laity in Oklahoma the opportunity to participate in the legislative process and to be... Read more
Catholic Charities faces challenges from government shutdown
As the U.S. government shutdown continues, nonprofit aid groups such as Catholic Charities are feeling an added strain on their... Read more
Catholic Charities prepares aid for Colo. flood victims
Catholic relief agencies in Colorado are assembling to provide long-term assistance for victims of the massive floods that have struck... Read more
Denver archbishop offers prayers, support to flood victims
As deadly flash flooding devastates the Colorado Front Range, Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila of Denver has asked for prayers for... Read more
Colorado fire draws aid efforts, call for prayers
A massive forest fire in Colorado Springs has destroyed more homes than any previous fire in the state, prompting the... Read more
Oklahoma bishop supports those grieving in Moore
Archbishop Paul S. Coakley of Oklahoma City traveled to Moore today to give his support and concern to those devastated... Read more
