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Diocese of Oakland announces closure of 13 parishes amid declining resources
Posted on 04/30/2026 15:32 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
“The status quo is not sustainable nor is it serving God’s people,” Bishop Michael Barber said.
Catholic bishops warn against failure of nuclear treaty, urge renewed push for disarmament
Posted on 04/30/2026 15:02 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
“Clearly the nuclear threats are escalating,” the bishops said, “and we are sliding backwards with massive modernization programs to keep nuclear weapons forever.”
Prosecutors say Oklahoma deacon stole more than $1.4 million from Tulsa parish
Posted on 04/30/2026 14:02 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
Deacon John Sommer allegedly transferred funds into a private bank account while serving as parish manager.
Bishops announce shrine honoring Father Augustine Tolton
Posted on 04/30/2026 13:32 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
The shrine will be a holy site of the first recognized Black Catholic priest in the United States.
Central Minnesota diocese to merge 131 parishes into 48 parish groups
Posted on 04/30/2026 13:02 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
Due to a shortage of priests and parishioners, the Diocese of Saint Cloud in central Minnesota is sharply reducing parishes as part of a long-term pastoral initiative.
Monsignor Robert Coll, creator of Operation Rice Bowl, dies at 95
Posted on 04/30/2026 12:32 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
Monsignor Robert Coll, a retired priest of the Diocese of Allentown, Pennsylvania, died April 20 in Naples, Florida.
New York City street renamed for religious sister’s decades of service
Posted on 04/30/2026 11:02 AM (CNA Daily News - US)
For 45 years, Sister Susanne Lachapelle made the community of East Harlem her home, helping to spearhead the LSA Family Health Service’s programs to help the most vulnerable.
EWTN to release documentary highlighting Pope Leo XIV’s time in Peru
Posted on 04/30/2026 08:00 AM (CNA Daily News - US)
“Pope Leo’s Peru” airs on EWTN on May 1 at 8 p.m. ET.
DOJ issues new report on eradicating anti-Christian bias in federal government
Posted on 04/30/2026 07:30 AM (CNA Daily News - US)
The Department of Justice report details Biden-era regulations on abortion, contraception, human sexuality, and gender, which often pitted the government against religious institutions.
American TFP’s boarding school celebrates growth
Posted on 04/30/2026 06:00 AM (CNA Daily News - US)
Here is a roundup of recent Catholic education news.