A win for religious freedom
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Supreme Court: Closely held companies can't be required to cover contraceptives FULL STORY
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New insurance program helps Catholic affiliates
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 At the USCCB's General Assembly last month, it was announced that a new Catholic insurance program entitled "Catholic Benefits Association" has been established to provide employees of our non-exempt affiliates with health care benefits while not violating Catholic moral values.
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Catholic Charities USA leader takes job at St. Thomas
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 Father Larry Snyder, who for the last nine years has been president of Catholic Charities USA, one of the largest social service agencies in the United States, will become vice president for mission at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, effective Feb. 1, 2015.
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Who's the winner in fishing tournament? Seminarians!
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 The last thing I ever thought I would do is fish in a tournament. Yet, there I was in a cluster of boats on Lake Oahe in South Dakota the morning of June 9, waiting to blast off from the boat landing and begin the search for walleyes on this huge reservoir.
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The Rediscover Hour: An Independence Day encore presentation
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 Jeff Cavins & Leah Darrow look ahead to the 2014 Rediscover: Catholic Celebration. And we'll hear from Judy Cozzens, mother of Bishop Andrew Cozzens, about her commitment to life and how you can help parents facing an adverse diagnosis of their unborn child. Friday 9 - 10 a.m.
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Texas diocese responds to surge of immigrant children
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 Scared, tired and hungry, immigrants, mostly mothers with their children, have been arriving at the McAllen and Brownsville bus stations at odd hours. Most hope to travel farther to connect with waiting family members. FULL STORY
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There's much to consider before offering an opinion
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Q. When am I supposed to offer my opinion? For example, I have a friend who conceived a child through in vitro fertilization. Am I supposed to tell her that was wrong?
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Pro soccer player brings his faith to the field
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 Christian Ramirez brings the Apostle Paul to the soccer field. During games, the Minnesota United FC forward wears a prayer bracelet bearing words from St. Paul's letter to the Philippians, along with his parents' last names.
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Civil Rights Act anniversary - Church faced challenges to undo slavery's legacy
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 On Oct. 24, 1963 - a little more than eight months before President Lyndon Johnson signed the landmark Civil Rights Act into law - Bishop Robert E. Tracy of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, urged the Second Vatican Council to take a tough line against racism.
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Rediscover: The Mass
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 The greatest prayer of the Church The Mass brings NET Ministries staffer to tears The perfect prayer SPECIAL SECTION
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Here's what's happening around the Archdiocese
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Nominate a great Catholic business leader today
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