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Los Obispos condenan la terminación de DACA e instan a una reforma duradera
Al amparo de DACA, más de 110,000 jóvenes contribuyen a la sociedad y al bienestar de Texas AUSTIN – Los Obispos católicos de Texas han emitido la siguiente declaración en respuesta a la decisión de poner fin a la Acción Diferida para los Llegados en la Infancia (DACA por sus siglas en inglés). En primer…
Read MoreBishops denounce ending DACA and urge lasting reform
Under DACA, more than 110,000 young people contribute to Texas society and well-being AUSTIN –The Texas Catholic bishops have issued the following statement in response to the decision to terminate the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). We say, first, to DACA youth: regardless of your immigration status, you are a child of God. You…
Read MorePope Francis offers prayers
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis offered his prayers for the people of Texas and Louisiana struggling to cope with the devastating impact of Hurricane Harvey and he praised all those engaged in rescuing and caring for the thousands of people forced out of their homes. In a message to Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of…
Read MoreBishops encouraged by injunction on SB 4
AUSTIN — The Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops (TCCB) is encouraged by a San Antonio federal court’s ruling to halt the implementation of SB 4. The law would have punished police officers if they did not fully cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and would have also allowed local police to inquire into the…
Read MoreCalming insurance claims fears | Calmando Temores sobre Reclamos a las Aseguradoras
Many news outlets are reporting that, based on a new law taking effect on Sept. 1, insurance claims must be filled by Thursday to be paid. This is false. While most news articles have been corrected in the body of the article, the headlines remain misleading which causes unnecessary fears for families whose homes are…
Read MoreText to donate for Harvey victims to Catholic Charities USA
Alexandria, Va. — Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) is accepting donations via text and online. To donate, text CCUSADISASTER to 71777 or visit www.catholiccharitiesusa.org.
Read MoreCall for solidarity with those impacted by Hurricane Harvey
U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) president, Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of Galveston-Houston, has called for prayers and solidarity with those impacted by Hurricane Harvey. Cardinal DiNardo also called on all people of good will to closely monitor future calls for assistance for victims and survivors in the days ahead. MORE
Read MoreCatholic groups are mobilizing to help in Hurricane Harvey’s aftermath
By Rhina Guidos, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON (CNS) — Catholic dioceses and charities are quickly organizing to help in the aftermath of a Category 4 hurricane that made landfall with winds of 130 miles per hour late on Aug. 25 into the Rockport, Texas area, northeast of Corpus Christi. MORE
Read MoreArchbishop Garcia-Siller, MSpS, statement on Hurricane Harvey
My thoughts and prayers are with the people of the dioceses of Corpus Christi and Victoria, as well as the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, as they cope with the damaging effects of Hurricane Harvey. The people of San Antonio have opened their arms to welcome evacuees of this historic hurricane, and Catholic Charities of the archdiocese…
Read MoreBrownsville bishop offers support for hurricane victims
Bishop Daniel Flores of Brownsville has issued the following statement: We continue to pray for everyone affected by the hurricane and those who are at risk as the storms continue. Our diocese will be taking a second collection at our local churches. Pastors may take up this collection as soon as this weekend. We will…
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