Catholic Charities
Spiritual libertarianism swatted down in Wisconsin
By Mark Silk — April 3, 2024
(RNS) — Conservative legal groups are trying to erase a distinction between religious employers and religious activity.
Threats to Catholic Charities staffers increase amid far-right anti-migrant campaign
By Aleja Hertzler-McCain and Jack Jenkins — March 22, 2024
(RNS) — Catholic Charities locations have become the target of far-right media personalities, conspiracy theorists and even members of Congress.
A Wisconsin ruling on Catholic Charities raises the bar for religious tax exemptions
By Todd Richmond — March 14, 2024
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — U.S. religious institutions enjoy tax exemptions, most notably from property taxes. Debate has raged for decades over whether the exemptions are fair.
New award honors Tim Keller and Sister Norma Pimentel for civic renewal
By Jack Jenkins — October 11, 2023
(RNS) — A new group plans to honor the Rev. Timothy Keller, an evangelical Christian theologian who died earlier this year, and Catholic nun Sister Norma Pimentel, known for her work with migrants.
Why Habitat for Humanity’s theology of the hammer offers hope in polarized times
By Bob Smietana — May 9, 2023
(RNS) — For nearly five decades, Habitat for Humanity has inspired people from different backgrounds — who often can’t agree on anything — to work together for their neighbors’ benefit.
Pope Francis fires leadership of Catholic charity network Caritas
By Claire Giangravé — November 22, 2022
(RNS) — According to a Vatican statement, “real deficiencies were noted in management and procedures” within the charitable organizations’ leadership.
Inflation boosts demand at food banks as pandemic anti-hunger measures fall away
By Haley Barker, Riley Farrell, and Marika Proctor — July 6, 2022
(RNS) — While President Biden recently signed the Keep Kids Fed Act, extending free meal programs for schoolchildren, many stopgaps funded during the pandemic have ended or are only available in some states.
Conservative PAC sues Biden administration, targeting nuns, liberal Catholics in records request
By Jack Jenkins — February 10, 2022
WASHINGTON (RNS) — Among those targeted is Sister Norma Pimentel, a nun who serves undocumented immigrants along the U.S.-Mexico border and has been described as the pope’s ‘favorite nun.’
‘Healing will come.’ Catholic community of Waukesha gathers in prayer after parade crash.
By Alejandra Molina — November 23, 2021
(RNS) — 'In the midst of the crisis, there were angels and saints that stepped forward — absolutely incredible and an absolute marvel to see,' said the Rev. Matthew Widder.
Resettling Afghan evacuees will be a mammoth job. Churches will be essential.
By Mark Silk — September 27, 2021
(RNS) — A model from Connecticut may be the answer.
‘Our work changed really overnight’: Community groups aid SIV hopefuls awaiting evacuation
By Renée Roden — August 23, 2021
(RNS) — Community sponsor programs and resettlement programs rush to help Afghans overcome the bureaucratic barriers to obtaining SIVs.
Catholic groups from Mexico, Central America and US ask bishops for support in helping migrants
By Alejandra Molina — June 18, 2021
(RNS) — ‘This moment requires a whole Church response that is regional, united, and robust,’ the groups said in a June 17 letter.
Drop in refugee admissions met with outcry from faith-based resettlement agencies
By Emily McFarlan Miller — September 27, 2019
(RNS) — The Trump administration’s announcement it would once again slash refugee admissions to the United States to unprecedented lows was met with outcry by refugee resettlement groups — many of which are faith-based.
Michigan deal bars LGBT discrimination in state adoptions
By David Eggert — March 22, 2019
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — As of 2015, Catholic Charities and Bethany Christian Services were on average doing 25 to 30 percent of the state's foster care adoptions.
Tears, hugs and help: Church groups assist reunited families
By Nomaan Merchant — July 29, 2018
The government is releasing hundreds of families to faith-based groups and leaving the groups to care for them.
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