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Leaders of local Catholic Charities agencies from around the country traveled to Washington for a Nov. 18, 2025 summit organized by Catholic Charities USA, to share firsthand insights and experiences in serving those experiencing homelessness in their communities.

Catholic agencies strategize how to serve homeless amid major US policy change

The major change in federal policy on homelessness and its potential impact on the people Catholic Charities agencies serve was among the issues discussed at a summit of Catholic Charities' leaders and local politicians on Nov. 18.
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World Marriage Day to be celebrated this year on Feb. 14, Valentine’s Day

This year, World Marriage Day, observed annually on the second Sunday of February, will be celebrated Feb. 14, which also is the feast of St. Valentine and which since the eighth century has been a celebration of love and affection.
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Kansas bishop steps aside from duties as abuse allegation is investigated

Denying any wrongdoing, Bishop John B. Brungardt of Dodge City has stepped away from his duties and pledged to cooperate with authorities investigating an allegation of abuse of a minor made against him.
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Dioceses dispute conclusions, methods of AP report on pandemic funding

U.S. dioceses are crying foul over an investigative report on coronavirus relief funding they say grossly mischaracterized the Catholic Church's finances and unrestricted cash flows, leaving the crass impression the church used the 2020 CARES Act to hoard cash.
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Naming undersecretaries for synod, pope gives a woman a vote

Xaviere Missionary Sister Nathalie Becquart will not be the first woman undersecretary of a major Vatican office, but she will be the first woman with a right to vote at a meeting of the Synod of Bishops.
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Following safety precautions, Catholic schools’ in-person learning a success

COVID-19 is real at Totino-Grace High School in Fridley. Students have tested positive for the novel coronavirus since the school's decision to offer mostly in-person learning for the 2020-21 school year.
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Biden team to review Trump immigration policies prior to reversal

While President Joe Biden is still reviewing immigration directives from his predecessor, policy watchers expect a more immigrant-friendly path forward as well as help for some families adversely affected by Trump administration policies. But that path forward still is not ...
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