Planned Parenthood closes 20 facilities after Medicaid cuts

Planned Parenthood has closed 20 of its clinics across the nation after losing access to Medicaid reimbursements for non-abortion health services, a consequence of federal policy changes that took effect over the summer according to a Nov. 12 report from the Washington Post.  The cuts have sharply reduced the abortion giant’s operating revenue and placed … Read morePlanned Parenthood closes 20 facilities after Medicaid cuts

San Francisco archdiocese offers healing retreat to parents hurt by abortion

The Archdiocese of San Francisco is inviting women and men who have been wounded by abortion to come to a healing retreat in December that offers the sacraments, counseling, and a supportive community of others with similar experiences. According to its website, the retreat is free and put on by Project Rachel, an outreach ministry … Read moreSan Francisco archdiocese offers healing retreat to parents hurt by abortion

Napa Institute announces novena for Jimmy Lai’s release

The Napa Institute is inviting Catholics to join in a novena this month to Our Lady, Help of Christians, for the release of Catholic Chinese dissident Jimmy Lai, who has been in solitary confinement for several years during an ongoing trial and awaits a sentencing from a Hong Kong court.  “Our fellow Catholic has been … Read moreNapa Institute announces novena for Jimmy Lai’s release

Free Press report analyzes complexities of progressives’ perception of pregnancy

A recent analysis in The Free Press about a book documenting medical malpractice against pregnant women explores the tension experienced by progressives who see having children as “absurd” yet want to acknowledge the positive aspects of childbearing.  Irin Carmon, a New York Magazine journalist, recently released the book Unbearable, which tells the stories of five … Read moreFree Press report analyzes complexities of progressives’ perception of pregnancy

Feds join lawsuit challenging California’s US House map, claiming racial gerrymandering

The Department of Justice (DOJ) intervened Nov. 13 in a lawsuit challenging California’s newly passed congressional map that could hand Democrats up to five additional House seats, arguing that the map amounts to unconstitutional racial gerrymandering. In court filings, DOJ attorneys said state lawmakers used race as a proxy to engineer districts favorable to Democrats, violating … Read moreFeds join lawsuit challenging California’s US House map, claiming racial gerrymandering

Cleveland Catholic Charities aims to distribute 12,000 free Thanksgiving meals

In a time when many people are worried about where their next meal will come from, Catholic Charities in the Diocese of Cleveland is working to help make the holidays a little easier by distributing 12,000 turkey dinners for Thanksgiving. The St. Augustine Hunger Center Thanksgiving meals campaign is an annual initiative to bring the … Read moreCleveland Catholic Charities aims to distribute 12,000 free Thanksgiving meals

One Minute Catechism: What do we mean when we say that God is eternal?

To say that God is eternal means that He has no beginning and no end.God always existed and will always exist. He is outside of time, unchanging, and perfect in His being. God’s eternity reminds us that while all created things come and go, God remains forever, faithful and constant in His love. The post One Minute Catechism: What … Read moreOne Minute Catechism: What do we mean when we say that God is eternal?

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