Texas

Texas voters overwhelmingly approved an amendment enshrining parental rights in the state’s constitution Nov. 4.

The Texas Catholic bishops Nov. 4 issued a warning about the effects of a plan to implement a federal appeals court order on DACA affecting 86,000 young people.

“We cannot stand by and say we love God and look away from our neighbor, even if they are here legally or not,” Bishop Garcia said.

The Texas law, SB 10, is scheduled to go into effect on Sept. 1. The Texas attorney general has said he will appeal.

Catholic Charities USA, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of San Antonio, the Catholic Daughters of the Americas and others across the nation are offering material and spiritual aid to those …

“Texans are known for their faith, strength, and resilience,” said Texas Gov. Gregg Abbott, who is Catholic.

“We pray especially for those who have died as well as those who are still missing,” the statement said.

“Even if we’re a little anxious, we’re going to step into this, because Jesus … wants to liberate the captive and visit those in prison.”

The encyclical “Evangelium Vitae” was published 30 years ago this week, so it seems fitting that many of our stories looked at the sanctity of human life and our culture …

From the wearing of green in honor of Ireland’s patron to St. Joseph altars laden with bread and gratitude, next week’s festivities remind us of two great saints from whom …