WASHINGTON – Despite the recession, private colleges and universities have not experienced decreased enrollment for the fall semester, according to a July survey released by the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities.Read More
WASHINGTON – One group of teachers in New York Catholic schools voted to call off a two-day strike April 8 after a negotiating session with the Association of Catholic Schools of the Archdiocese of New York.Read More
GUADALAJARA, Mexico – Catholic advocates working with undocumented Mexican migrants heading toward the United States questioned whether President Barack Obama was serious about his Aug. 10 pledge to seek reform of U.S. immigration policies.Read More
VATICAN CITY – In the wake of the murder of a Syrian Orthodox priest in Iraq, Pope Benedict XVI urged Iraqis to embrace peace in their efforts to build “a just and tolerant society.”Read More
Scythian, a Washington D.C.-based band that performed for 250,000 at 2008 World Youth Day in Sydney, Australia, can be seen in more intimate surroundings Aug. 14, when it performs an all-ages show at Rams Head Live in Baltimore.Read More
WASHINGTON – The expertise honed by years of resolute follow-up work with natural disaster victims has landed Catholic Charities USA a five-year federal contract potentially worth more than $100 million.Read More
WASHINGTON – Thousands of Catholics marched on Vietnamese streets July 26 to protest the beating of two Catholic priests and the detainment of seven Catholics after a violent police raid at a disputed church site.Read More
VATICAN CITY – While Pope Benedict XVI probably has not begun packing his bags for his April 15-20 trip to the United States, one big Vatican package was prepared just after Easter.Read More