What is a state Catholic Conference? An insider explains Nebraska’s mission

When Tom Venzor first encountered the Nebraska Catholic Conference (NCC), he was a second-year law student who — like many Catholics, he says — had no idea that the Church has had a dedicated presence in public policy through such organizations for decades. In every state in the U.S., a Catholic conference serves as the … Read moreWhat is a state Catholic Conference? An insider explains Nebraska’s mission

Making churches beautiful again: Meet the liturgical woodworkers restoring New England churches

New England is home to some of the most historic churches in the country. In Massachusetts, a retired designer and a recent college graduate are working together to design and create altars, confessionals, and other traditional ornaments to restore these churches to their historic beauty. CatholicVote sat down with Larry Roux, who has been involved … Read moreMaking churches beautiful again: Meet the liturgical woodworkers restoring New England churches

Ohio Catholic church invites lapsed Catholics to reconnect this fall

A parish in Wooster, Ohio, is inviting fallen-away Catholics to start attending Mass again this fall with its Catholics Returning Home program.  According to The Daily Record, St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church has been running the program since 2014. The six-week series, which re-catechizes Catholics, is based on Sally Mews’ book “Inviting … Read moreOhio Catholic church invites lapsed Catholics to reconnect this fall

Beijing seeking to tighten control of Catholic church in Hong Kong, analyst warns

A Vatican observer is raising concerns over new efforts by the Chinese government to further entangle the Catholic Church in Hong Kong with the Communist regime’s influence. In a report published Sept. 27, Daily Compass editor Riccardo Cascioli warned that Beijing is taking advantage of the transition to a new papacy to push for the … Read moreBeijing seeking to tighten control of Catholic church in Hong Kong, analyst warns

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