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Texas parish is world’s first dedicated to Ghanaian martyr Matthew Ayariga

A new parish in Arlington will serve the growing Ghanaian Catholic community in North Texas and honour Matthew Ayariga, one of 21 Christians killed by ISIS in Libya in 2015
Christine Rousselle

Oregon church rededicated three years after arson attack

St Joseph’s Catholic Church in Salem has been restored three years after an arson attack severely damaged the historic building
Christine Rousselle

USCCB urges Catholics to be ‘builders of communion’ in age of AI

The USCCB says Catholics, governments, businesses and others share responsibility for protecting human dignity as artificial intelligence transforms the workplace
Christine Rousselle

Lawsuit challenges New Jersey school policy on gender identity

The Thomas More Society is asking a federal court to declare unconstitutional a school district policy that it says conceals gender-related decisions from parents
Christine Rousselle

Dolly Parton’s lesson in using talent and treasure

Dolly Parton was known for her music and flamboyant style, but her faith, generosity and love for her home community offer a deeper lesson
Christine Rousselle

Cardinal Newman Society to host virtual college fair

The free online event will connect Catholic families with colleges recommended in The Newman Guide
Christine Rousselle

DOJ report finds ‘weaponisation’ in creation of Richmond Catholic memo

A 231-page Department of Justice report examines the creation of the controversial 2023 memo that identified traditionalist Catholics as potential violent extremists
Christine Rousselle

The Week Ahead: Assisted suicide votes, Ukraine diplomacy and the Lindsay Clancy verdict

The Church’s response to assisted suicide, the war in Ukraine and a closely watched US murder trial will be among the stories to watch this week
The Catholic Herald

The Week in Review: Dolly, faith, diplomacy and the fight over assisted suicide

Bishops spoke out on assisted suicide in Britain, Archbishop Gallagher visited Moscow and Catholic families pursued religious freedom cases in the United States
The Catholic Herald

Fr Michael Pfleger says abuse investigation was ‘unjust’ after reinstatement

The priest, who has a long history of social activism, said he believed his political views had contributed to him being targeted
Christine Rousselle