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The article focuses on the efforts of the students of the Santa Clara University for the implementation of sustainable development in California. It mentions that these students have adopted sustainability moves after signing the "Living Green in the Neighborhood" such as recycling, waste reduction, and conservation of resources. It cites their assistance to the farmers by buying locally-grown crops. The cooperation of the Office of Sustainability is also reported.

The article reports on the decision of lawmakers to repeal the death penalty in Maryland. Governor Martin O'Malley has called the death penalty as ineffective and costly, and asked the lawmakers to give it a fair up-or-down vote. Moreover, it cites that death penalty is racially and jurisdictionally biased and carries the risk of killing an innocent person.

The article offers information on the use of art therapy by art therapist Deb Brass to apply creativity to mental health. Topics discussed include using metaphors to explore the strengths and weaknesses in a person, views of Jordan Potash, chair of the American Art Therapy Association, on the combination of psychotherapy and art instruction which can reduce stress and enabling self-expression to counseling, and using art therapy to trigger memories in Alzheimer's patients.

The article focuses on the shift to layleadership from religious in Catholic health care. It states that a training program will be launched in August by the John A. Ryan Institute for Catholic Social Thought director Michael Naughton and fellow faculty members to address the issue on the Catholic health care system. Beazley Institute for Health law and Policy director Larry Singer says that the Catholic mission's question should be viewed within the massive consolidation wave's context.

The article reports that Saint Agnes Hospital in White Plains, New York opened its 200,000-square-foot building with 120 designed patient's room as an addition to the existing campus.

The article reports on the efforts of the nonprofit organization Mary's Pence in providing funds for the religious group Community of the Beloved in Asheville, North Carolina. It states that with help 2,000 dollar grant from the organization, the Community of the Beloved will try to reach further into the community. According to organization's executive director Katherine Wojtan, the group's intention is the kind of project that they have been funding 25 years ago.

The article reports on the concerns on the University of Louisville Hospital's move to have a three-way merger that would bring it under the umbrella of a Catholic health system in Kentucky. According to Governor Steve Beshear, the hospital needs to explain how it will continue its mission to the community before the state will approve its merger. Jim Taylor, the hospital's chief executive officer (CEO), comments that there has been a lot of misinformation regarding the hospital's merger plan.

The article reports on the fellowships done by a group of students from New York University in Amber Loosbrock during the weekly Bible study for young women. Topics of their discussion include sex, relationships, and love. FOCUS missionaries by the leadership of Father John McGuire has extended their support to the Bible study.

Information about the conference titled "Lost? Twenty-Somethings and the Church," which is hosted by the Fordham University on January 29, 2011 in New York is presented. Jennifer Sawyer believes that people look for a spiritual connection, but not finding it within the church. Paul Schutz asserts that young people try to figure out their church life and where they are represented. Joseph Nuzzi says that there is a need of making the young people feel that they are welcomed into the church.

The article focuses on the religious career of Greg Kandra as deacon at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs in Brooklyn, New York City. It mentions his efforts in imparting his knowledge in mass media to his church ministry and cites the support rendered by his wife to him. Furthermore, it also cites how he enjoyed his service to the church.

The article features several young Catholic singles who seek ways to contribute for the betterment of the religious community in the U.S. Alexian Brothers Medical Center hospital chaplain Lauren Ivory practices sharing the grace of listening to patients and engage in conversations. St. Mary's University professor Irene Quesnot encourages environmental responsibility. Mark Bartholomew starts an intentional community to offer food to the hungry and companionship with an open-door policy.

The article focuses on Ramon De Paula, a boy who was born with Down syndrome in the U.S. At the age of 26 years old, De Paula has valued his family and friends more than anything. Most parents suggests that medical professionals are emphasizing the negative when counseling pregnant women. Studies have shown that 80-95% of women who receive a definitive prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome choose to end their pregnancies.

The article focuses on the decision of the District of Columbia Council to recognize same-sex marriage performed in other states. African-American religious leaders have held a rally protesting this decision while the Washington archdiocese has applauded the district's Defense of Marriage Act that define marriage as a union between a man and a woman.

The article focuses on the employment situation of the ex-offenders in the U.S. Despite the trainings and vocations provided by the prisons to the inmates, ex-offenders still find difficulty in looking for employers after they are released from the institution. Moreover, there are various nonprofit organizations who are helping former inmates via mentoring program and provide referrals for housing, employment, and health care.

The article reports many immigrant workers in the U.S. who previously thought of returning to their country of birth are now waiting to see what the new administration in the country does about the economy. The hope and enthusiasm for the administration of President Barack Obama when hundreds of people held a peaceful protest outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement headquarters in Washington. They demanded immigration reform, humane treatment and an end to workplace raids.

The article reports that Native American faith leaders who attended the interfaith service with Pope Francis at the 9/11 Memorial Museum on September 25, 2015 were disappointed by not being asked to participate in the ceremony along with representatives of other faith.

The article focuses on Southwest Medical Aid, a nonprofit organization in Tucson, Arizona established by Jan Izlar in 2005 and run by volunteers, which gathers medical supplies for the needy.

The article offers information on the spiritual thoughts of retired police officer Eileen Ford.

The article offers information on Senior Gisella Chinguile, a member of the Benedictine Sisters of Our Lady Help of Christians in Tanzania. She completed her graduation from Marymount University in Airlington, Virginia in May 2012. Chinguile wants to become a teacher and contribute in the social growth of Africa by applying all learnings she had while studying in the U.S.

The article reports on the training program for African nuns at Marywood University in Scranton, Pennsylvania. It states that the sisters receive full scholarships from the university to study nursing, psychology, cannon law and education. Meanwhile, African Sisters Education Collaborative (ASEC) offers training in projects management in project management and finance management, leadership administration and technology and web design.

The article reports that Barbara Marx Hubbard, educator, activist, and author will speak at the Leadership Conference of Women Religious of the U.S. in August 2012. It states that Hubbard is not a Catholic or part of any religious institution but she has faith in the future. It notes that Hubbard will tackle the deeper impulse of Christ in evolution and God in evolution.

The article reports on the negotiation between Catholic health care system Ascension Health and private equity firm Oak Hill Capital Partners in Newark, New Jersey. The proposed deal dubbed as Ascension Health Care Network, would bring seven local Catholic hospitals under the management of a new venture.

The article reports that people in the U.S. staged vigils outside Catholic churches and cathedrals to pray, sing, and show support for the American nuns criticized in a Vatican report. Organizers of the vigils are hoping that such acts of solidarity will inspire the Vatican to revoke the document that places the Leadership Conference of Women Religious under the authority of an archbishop. It notes that the first round of weekly vigils in different cities were peaceful and reflective.

The article focuses on the issue regarding the role of Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in bringing focus on efforts on family planning and global birth control on the developing countries.

The article focuses on the recovery of Haiti after the 2010 earthquake. Haiti representative for the Inter-American Development Bank Eduardo Almeida says that his organization is working with the Haitian government to build better framework including in the areas of transportation, education, and agriculture. It adds that Partners in Health along with Zanmi Lasante plan to open a 320-bed public teaching hospital in Mirebalais.

The article reports on a prayer vigil calling on lawmakers to extend benefits for millions of jobless workers in Washington. Protester Raheem Crawford blames lawmakers for ignoring the facts that families cannot afford to buy food, and at least one high school has closed. The day after the vigil, the Congress released a bill that a bill that does extend the unemployment benefits and the payroll tax cut, but it includes provision for the controversial Keystone XL pipeline from Canada to Texas.

Information about a daylong formal discussion held October 29, 2011 sponsored by the Fairfield University on the topic of homosexuality within communities of nuns and priests is presented. Topics include clerical power as homoerotic and the difference between the experience of gay and lesbians Catholics. The discussion featured several notable people including professor Mark Jordan, Sister Jeannine Gramick and Elizabeth Dreyer.

The article focuses on the economic challenges being faced by Catholic health care sector. It mentions that Catholic health care sector continue to deal with the challenges on medical care delivery with a limited resources, in which like other healthcare related organizations, the said sector is looking for ways on how to treat poor and uninsured people. Judy Persichilli of Catholic Health East states that maintaining Catholic identity in health care sector is becoming more challenging.

The article reports on the task force created by the U.S. Catholic bishops during their fall meeting on November 14, 2011 to address health care issues under the Committee on Doctrine.

The article reports on the protests of Catholic persons and organizations to the proposed rule in the U.S., which requires all healthcare plans to include sterilization and contraception coverage at no additional cost. It states that Catholic Health Association president Carol Keehan has implied the deficiency of the proposed health plan to protect Catholics' conscience rights. It adds the efforts of other Catholic persons Larry Snyder and John Jenkins to invoke the said health plan.

Information about the "Learning to Listen: Voices of Sexual Diversity and the Catholic Church" conference held at Fordham University's Lincoln Center in New York on September 16, 2011. Topics include the conversation on lesbian, gay, and bisexual issue in the Catholic church. The conference featured several organizers and participants including Christine Firer Hinze, Deb Word, and John Duffell.

The article reports on the estimation of economists at the World Bank Group, stating that the money sent by immigrant workers back in Mexico has reached to 22 billion dollars. It mentions the slow growth of these payments and remittances due to worries that the U.S. is directed to another financial crisis. According to lead economist Dilip Ratha, the recent downgrade of the U.S. credit rating do not have an immediate impact on either the flow of migrants or outflow of remittances in the country.

The article reports that members of a religious groups held a vigil calling on the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission at the New York Mercantile Exchange in New York City to rule and stop speculations in the food and energy markets that contribute to global hunger.

Information about the topics discussed during the Union Forum's final lecture which was held at the Fordham University in New York City on May 2, 2011 is presented. Topics include the masculine and feminine images of God as well as womanist theology. The forum was attended by Eboni Marshall Turman, Sister Elizabeth Johnson, and M. Shawn Copeland.

Information on the issues discussed at a forum titled "Honoring Human Dignity: A Catholic Approach to Migrants and Immigrants" at the Church of the Holy Family in New York on February 10, 2011 is presented. Topics include the history of migration and how does the Catholic tradition perceived it. The event was attended by Holy Cross Father Daniel G. Groody, professor of theology at the University of Nortre Dame.

The article offers information on the method of natural family planning. It states that, natural family planning is the most suitable way for birth control without any side effect like weight gain and irritability. It also mentions the three methods of this system, that are, the Couple to Couple Sympto-Thermal Method, the Creighton Fertility Care System Method, and the Billings Ovulation Method.

The article presents information on the nonproliferation review conference held at the United Nations (UN) in May 2010. Several people including President of Iran Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon discussed the need for the abolition of nuclear weapons. Ahmadinejad defended Iran's nuclear program and criticized the U.S. for supporting nuclear armament. Many Japanese nuclear attacks survivors carried photographs of the disasters.

Information on the issues discussed at the "Building an Ethical Economy," conference held at the Episcopalian Trinity Church in Wall Street, New York is presented. Topics include the damage caused by exploitative mining to countries including Peru and Indonesia as well as relates the relationship between faith and economics. The event featured several speakers including Kathryn Tanner, Rowan Williams and Partha Dasgupta.

The article focuses on the nomination of physician Regina Benjamin as a surgeon general in Bayou La Batre, Alabama. It states that President Barack Obama asked Benjamin to withhold further comments until Senate hearings are completed. City Mayor Stan Wright said that Benjamin is the right person for the position due to her work caring for the poor community, particularly Black Americans.

The article reports on the significant step to the health care debate in the U.S. According to Sister Carol Keehan, chief executive officer (CEO) and president of Catholic Health Association, the agreement between hospital groups and the White House on the reduction of Medicare and Medicaid payments in a "major step forward." However, some doubted the move like House Republican leader John Boehner.

The article discusses the initiatives of Catholic Health Association to sustain principles of human dignity and justice and extend coverage for poor and vulnerable in the U.S. It mentions it is not supporting a legislative model, but will evaluate its potential to deliver cost-effective quality care to everyone. It states that it is also making medical care available to everybody while promoting a patient-centered approach focused on preventive measures and information technology system.

The article focuses on the works of Boys Town in Washington D.C. and how it transforms the lives of juvenile delinquents. It states that Boys Town was never been a Catholic organization, but was established on the belief that spiritual development and worship was a significant part of a child's education. It notes that juvenile arrests in the U.S. have been climbing steadily.

The article provides information on the advocacy of the Consumer Federation of America to teach debt management for consumers to avoid the high interest rates on payday loans. It states that financial services director Jean Ann Fox has said that the Consumer Federation of America has opposed the Payday Loan Reform Act of 2009 of Representative Luis Gutierrez. It adds that Lisa McGreevy of Online Lenders Alliance has said that Congress should understand how the lending industry works.

The article reports on the belief of Catholic activists that the Employee Free Choice Act is rooted in church social teaching in the U.S. They conceive that the bill can undermine management efforts to stymie employee organization efforts and can boost worker wages and benefits. However, people who oppose the bill believe that the legislation would encourage labor organizers to bully potential members into union membership through denying workers secret-ballot elections.

The article reports on the move of various Christian leaders and political experts across the political and religious spectrum to release proposals that would reduce poverty in the U.S. Accordingly, members of the Poverty Forum headed by Reverend Jim Wallis and syndicated columnist Michael Gerson have outlined plans that call legislators to hike the minimum wage, establish lifetime savings account, and promote other tax measures. They also call to increase the funding for housing vouchers.