by Kathleen Lavery | Feb 28, 2025 | Faith, Immigration
Since President Donald Trump issued a directive halting all foreign aid for a 90-day review, federal funding has been blocked for Catholic Charities programs across the U.S., affecting migrant and refugee service programs. Several Catholic Charities agencies across...
by Kathleen Lavery | Feb 28, 2025 | Faith
St. Alphonsus Liguori Catholic Church, an historic African American church in St. Louis, was one of 30 Black churches throughout the country chosen to receive a grant this year from the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund. The church’s 54 stained-glass...
by Kathleen Lavery | Feb 24, 2025 | Abortion, Respect for Life
A Missouri judge last Friday blocked a licensing requirement for abortion clinics, opening the door for Planned Parenthood to provide abortions in the state immediately. Jackson County Circuit Court Judge Jerri Zhang ruled that the licensing requirement for abortion...
by Kathleen Lavery | Feb 24, 2025 | Government, Immigration
On Tuesday, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) filed a lawsuit challenging the government’s unlawful suspension of funding for its refugee admissions program. The full legal filing is available here. Chieko Noguchi, the director of public affairs...
by Kathleen Lavery | Feb 24, 2025 | Immigration, Legislation
What is happening on immigration policy at both the federal and state levels? The latest MCC Messenger provides a general overview of the most relevant executive orders that have been implemented at the federal and state level, as well as of the bills that have been...
