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Maisy Sullivan
Sydney McLaughlin gives ‘all the glory to God’ after smashing another world record in hurdles
by Maisy Sullivan Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jul 28, 2022 / 09:41 am Olympic track and field gold medalist Sydney McLaughlin, who broke her own world record in the 400-meter hurdles at the World Athletics Championships on July 23 in Oregon, is using her time in the limelight to share her Christian faith. …
Pro-life leaders condemn Rep. Matt Gaetz’s ‘hideous’ comments about abortion activists
by Maisy Sullivan Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jul 26, 2022 / 16:12 pm National pro-life leaders are condemning Rep. Matt Gaetz, a Republican congressman from Florida, for his crude comments on the physical appearance of abortion activists. “SHAME on @mattgaetz for this hideous comment,” Marjorie Dannenfelser, president of the Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life …
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton shrine begins renovation of museum, visitor center
by Maisy Sullivan Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jul 13, 2022 / 12:53 pm The National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton broke ground last month on a renovation of its museum and visitor center, which is meant to transform the pilgrimage experiences of visitors for years to come. The groundbreaking at …
Green Bay diocese issues gender identity policy consistent with biological sex
by Maisy Sullivan Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jul 13, 2022 / 18:08 pm The Diocese of Green Bay has added a clause to its education policy manual that prohibits the use of pronouns and wearing clothes that do not align with a person’s biological sex. With 54 Catholic schools in the …
Mississippi AG says state must ‘strengthen the safety net’ as abortion clinic closes
by Maisy Sullivan Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jul 8, 2022 / 16:00 pm Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch said Thursday that now that legal abortion is banned in the state, it must act in a special way to support women and families. “Today, in Mississippi, for the first time in many …
U.S. bishops call for change after Highland Park shooting
by Maisy Sullivan Washington D.C., Jul 7, 2022 / 17:00 pm Following the July 4 shooting near Chicago, the U.S. bishops’ conference called for a continued push for change and noted its support for strengthened gun laws. “Over the holiday, yet another community experienced the devastation of a mass shooting, …
St. Maria Goretti: Remembering one of the youngest Catholic saints
by Maisy Sullivan Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jul 5, 2022 / 15:00 pm Catholics worldwide celebrate the feast day of one of the youngest saints on July 6: St. Maria Goretti. At just 11 years old, she died a martyr after being fatally stabbed. Today, the Church recognizes her example of …
Judges temporarily block abortion bans in Louisiana, Utah, Texas
by Maisy Sullivan Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jun 28, 2022 / 18:00 pm Judges in Louisiana, Utah, and Texas have temporarily blocked the enforcement of those states’ laws banning abortion, after the Supreme Court returned the regulation of abortion to the states. On June 24, the court voted 6-3 in Dobbs …
These U.S. companies will pay staff abortion travel expenses
by Maisy Sullivan Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jun 28, 2022 / 13:54 pm As some states ban or regulate abortion following the Dobbs decision, numerous companies have announced they will provide financial assistance to employees traveling for abortions. In Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, the Supreme Court ruled June 24 …
Hallow app, Detroit Archdiocese partner on I AM HERE campaign focused on the Eucharist
by Maisy Sullivan Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jun 18, 2022 / 05:23 am The transformative power of encountering Jesus Christ in the Eucharist is a phenomenon that is often difficult to fully comprehend. To help those who are searching for Jesus’ presence, the Archdiocese of Detroit and Hallow App are launching the I AM …