Being Political vs. Partisan

Recently I was in a group studying Communities of Salt and Light, a booklet of reflections on the social mission of parishes written by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. “The voices of parishioners need to be heard on behalf of vulnerable children –...

World Day of Peace

January 1 is the World Day of Peace and this year, Pope Francis has chosen the theme “Overcome Indifference and Win Peace.”  It is hard to maintain a reason for hope.We read the news and learn of terrorism, school shootings, kidnappings, human trafficking,...

Syrian Refugee Crisis

A message from Catholic Relief Services director, Carolyn Woo: Dear Friends, It is with a heavy heart that I am reaching out today. It is likely you have seen the tragic story and equally heartbreaking photos of young Aylan Kurdi, a 3-year-old Syrian who perished in...