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Nations not working together seen as biggest failure of pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic has exposed how unprepared the world is -- even wealthy, technologically advanced nations -- to work together to stop an urgent crisis, Sister Carol Keehan said.

Foundations’ plan: $1,000 each for 1,000 nuns to allay COVID-19 impacts

After the success of a pair of pilot programs this spring, a nationwide "Sisters on the Frontlines" fundraising effort aims to give 1,000 sisters $1,000 each to help blunt the negative impacts of the coronavirus on some of the United States' most vulnerable people.

GHR Foundation cuts ties with Archbishop McCarrick

St. Paul-based GHR Foundation has cut ties with Archbishop Theodore McCarrick in the wake of his removal from ministry due to credible accusations of sexual abuse and misconduct earlier this summer.

Grants help more schools adopt blended learning model

Like his classmates at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic School in Mound, seventh-grader Noah Vogt’s regular math homework is to watch his teacher give a lesson via video. The next day in class, he does his homework with that teacher nearby.

University of St. Thomas receives $50 million gift

Future business students at the University of St. Thomas will benefit from a $50 million gift to the school from the GHR Foundation, which was announced Nov. 16 at a gathering that featured remarks by a student and by President Julie Sullivan.

Social innovators meet in Rome to seek new ways to build bridges

While tourists walking around the lobby of Rome's Crowne Plaza Hotel eagerly discussed their vacation plans, young men and women from around the world were nestled in a nearby conference room, engaged in a different kind of conversation.

Inspired by pope, BridgeBuilder Challenge picks winning social innovators

Salim, a Syrian refugee, flees an unwanted draft into the Syrian army, escaping the potential of having to join the Islamic State or other groups. Leaving behind his friends and family, Salim is left without an income or any form of identification in Lebanon.

Risen Christ honored GHR Foundation with annual award

Risen Christ Catholic School in Minneapolis presented the Minneapolis-based GHR Foundation with its annual Circle of Light Award May 25. Risen Christ President Michael Rogers credits the foundation with aiding the K-8 school’s work in educating low-income students and students of color.

Help is here for archdiocese’s Catholic grade schools

A new organization is rallying to boost enrollment and promote best practices for Catholic grade schools in the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, and it is calling on the community to help.
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