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WASHINGTON (CNS) -- In a dozen courts around the country, attorneys representing more than 40 Catholic dioceses or institutions have filed briefs arguing against the federal government's call to dismiss lawsuits against its contraceptive mandate.

Catholic Charities of Corpus Christi, Inc. is offering legal assistance to about 100 young immigrants applying for “deferred action.”

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CNS) -- Power outages, widespread flooding, canceled flights and a delayed Republican National Convention in Tampa will be the legacy of Tropical Storm Isaac in South Florida.

After a lengthy illness Sister Patrick Bruen, OLC, died peacefully at the Sisters of Our Lady of Charity Convent in Carrollton, Ohio Aug. 22 at the age of 84. Mostly remembered for her pastoral work at Catholic Charities in Corpus Christi, Sister Patrick also ministered to families at St. Pius X and Corpus Christi Cathedral Parishes as well as refugees from Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia and Poland.

EL PASO, Texas (CNS) -- A retired judge and alumni of Cathedral High School in El Paso teaches a class to help students better understand and cope with the daily violence they are exposed to from nearby Ciudad Juarez, Mexico.

WASHINGTON (CNS) -- St. Augustine's "Confessions," the autobiographical account of his sinful youth and eventual conversion to Christianity, may be a centuries-old story but its message still resonates today, according to the head of Ignatius Press.

Bishop Wm. Michael Mulvey told students to seek education and formation in the Gospel at the annual Catholic schools Mass on Aug. 22.

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- As Catholics prepare to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Second Vatican Council, all church members need to make a renewed effort to ensure laypeople are aware of their responsibility for the church and are allowed to exercise it, Pope Benedict XVI said.

In keeping with the spirit of community stewardship KLUX 89.5 HD radio connected a new emergency generator plant that will power the station and enable them to broadcast in case of severe weather, chemical or other civil emergencies.

CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy (CNS) -- Honoring Mary as queen, Catholics see her exercising the same kind of regality that Jesus did: one of humility, service and love, Pope Benedict XVI said.

Over a hundred students and members of the St. Anthony School community, along with board members from Robstown Independent School District attended the Blessing of the New Multi-Purpose Building at St. Anthony School in Robstown on Aug. 20.

Durante el año pasado, la Iglesia y nuestros obispos han defendio los derechos de libertad de religiosa y expression.

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Everything that happens in life, whether it first appears good or bad, is a reminder that human beings do not have absolute control over their own destinies but were made to be in a relationship with God, Pope Benedict XVI wrote.

On Monday morning, Aug. 20, at 7:45 a.m., supporters and benefactors of KLUX 89.5 will gather at the studios of the listener-supported radio station at 1200 Lantana Street in Corpus Christi for ceremonies to bless and demonstrate the newly completed 50 Kilowatt emergency generator plant that now serves the station's main studio building.

Over the past year, the Catholic Church and its bishops have been tirelessly occupied in defending our rights to religious liberty and freedom of speech. Now is the chance for us to make good on what that fight has been about; it is time for us to step up and lend our voice to the public debate. What we do--or do not do-- this Nov. 6 can have important consequences for the future.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (CNS) -- On a recent quiet afternoon at the makeshift memorial for the victims of the July 20 Aurora movie theater shooting, a pink cross was added to acknowledge the miscarriage of an unborn baby in the aftermath of the tragedy.

CZESTOCHOWA, Poland (CNS) -- Pope Benedict XVI encouraged prayers for the lives of the unborn and asked Polish Catholics to ensure their love for life translates into concrete support for those finding it difficult to welcome a pregnancy.

SPOKANE, Wash. (CNS) -- The Catholic Church opposes legalizing same-sex marriage but at the same time the church "has no tolerance for the misuse" of the issue "to incite hostility toward homosexuals," Bishop Blase J. Cupich of Spokane said.

The Office of Youth Ministry of the Diocese of Corpus Christi invited parish youth group and ministries to a night out with the Corpus Christi Hooks. Youth groups from a number of parishes cheered for the local minor league baseball team against the Arkansas Travelers.