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MEND event: New policies, laws offer opportunities for justice

Thursday, 20 June 2013 04:37

Upcoming implementation of the Affordable Care Act, pending immigration reform and California’s new school funding overhaul are opportunities to advance equity and justice for more people, said speakers at a poverty conference in Pacoima June 13.

U.S. bishops' Fortnight for Freedom set June 21-July 4

Thursday, 20 June 2013 04:37

The U.S. bishops' second annual Fortnight for Freedom — a period of prayer and fasting to raise awareness of challenges to religious liberty, both nationally and internationally — is planned for June 21 to July 4.

Retired CRS head nominated as U.S. ambassador to Vatican

Thursday, 20 June 2013 04:37

President Barack Obama June 14 nominated Ken Hackett, retired president of Catholic Relief Services, to be U.S. ambassador to the Holy See.

Nuns hit the road again for real immigration reform

Thursday, 20 June 2013 04:37

Nine nuns stepped off a tour bus — its sky blue sleek sides adorned with a dozen huge hands up in the air and foot-high purple letters proclaiming “Raise Your Hands, Raise Your Voice” — in Los Angeles a little before 7 p.m. on June 14 at 3655 S. Grand Ave.