Catholic Charities USA has announced the retirement of Adrian Dominican Sr. Donna Markham as its president and chief executive officer after eight years leading the organization.
As they confront stronger storms, women's congregations are making investments in infrastructure and planning to make sure sisters stay safe and capable of continuing their ministries.
Alongside violence against Christians, Nigerian church leaders describe persecution that has become structural, such as political exclusion and preventing Christians from accessing education and social amenities.
At a special Mass, members of the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Merchant Marines and Public Health Service joined others in prayer to thank St. Elizabeth Ann Seton for her protection and to ask for her continued intercession.