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Why Harrison Butker’s commencement address was a solid ‘goal’

“Anyone with eyes can see that something is off,” said Harrison Butker, addressing the crowd gathered for commencement at his alma mater, Georgia Tech. “It would seem the more connected people are to one another, the more they feel alone,” the two-time Super Bowl champion said.

As Title 42 ends and Title 8 is fully reinstated, what are some of the implications for migrants?

On May 11, when the Title 42 public health order comes to an end, processing of migrants will be fully reinstated under Title 8, a measure that experts said would stiffen the consequences for migrants who attempt to cross the border into the United States irregularly. The Biden administration announced additional measures May 10 that would further harden the requirements to request asylum in the United States.

Classical sacred music taking hold at St. Nicholas in Elko New Market

In fall 2021, a small group of musicians from St. Nicholas in New Market and Immaculate Conception in Lonsdale entered a “church band showcase” in New Prague.

Biden administration finalizes plans for end of Title 42

The Biden administration May 10 finalized its plans for the end of Title 42, scheduled to expire the following day.

Eucharistic Revival playbook offers direction, ideas for parish year

Parish leaders seeking guidance for the National Eucharistic Revival's upcoming parish year now have a 24-page resource to assist their discernment. The "Leader's Playbook," released May 1, helps parishes answer the question "what are we being asked to do?" through four "invitations" for the Year of Parish Revival, which begins on the solemnity of Corpus Christi June 11.

Basic needs and beyond: How Dorothy Day Place offers shelter and serves neighbors

Steady meals are among the services offered at the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation St. Paul Opportunity Center in St. Paul as people experience housing challenges and the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

New Barbie seen as affirmation of children with Down syndrome even while abortion claims more of them

When Mattel announced the release of a Barbie doll portrayed with Down syndrome April 25, the global toymaker explained the addition to its product line is intended "to allow even more children to see themselves in Barbie."

Every moment is a chance to live the Gospel, pope tells new Swiss Guards

Pope Francis asked 23 new members of the Pontifical Swiss Guard to draw close to the sacraments, read Scripture and meditate on spiritual texts, including during calm shifts on guard.

Brownsville vehicle crash indicative of ‘corrosive tendency’ to devalue vulnerable human life

A vehicle crashed into a crowd waiting at a bus stop outside a migrant shelter in the border city of Brownsville, Texas, killing at least seven people and injuring at least 10 others, authorities said.

House Republicans plan vote on border security package as Title 42 ends

As Title 42 draws to its scheduled close, House Republicans are planning to vote on border security legislation criticized by the U.S. bishops.

Dallas bishop reacts to mass shooting at mall with ‘heavy heart,’ urges ‘prayers for peace’ in communities

Dallas Bishop Edward J. Burns addressed the faithful of the diocese "with a heavy heart" late May 6 after at least eight people, including a child, were killed during a mass shooting that afternoon at an outlet mall in Allen, Texas.

Catholic leaders welcome ‘focus on service’ at king’s coronation

Catholic leaders in Britain welcomed the ecumenical and interfaith elements in the May 6 coronation of King Charles III and his consort, Queen Camilla, as well as a pledge by the new monarch "not to be served but to serve."
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