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Day: April 1, 2026

Mental Health

Montgomery and Chester County cases highlight flaws in Pennsylvania’s involuntary commitment law. 

April 1, 2026April 1, 2026
Linda Stein
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Montgomery and Chester County cases highlight flashpoints with Pennsylvania’s involuntary commitment law.  Is it too easy to involuntarily commit someone […]

Religion

Thom Nickels: In a time of upheaval, Fulton J. Sheen offers a model of clarity

April 1, 2026March 31, 2026
Thom Nickels

In September 2026, a light will shine on the American Catholic Church when Fulton J. Sheen (1895–1979) will be beatified […]

Education

Former SJU prof. Manco settles lawsuit with some defendants, but not all

April 1, 2026March 31, 2026
Todd Shepherd

he settlements are good news for the professor, but a lawyer for the remaining defendants says the development is not a forward looking omen.

By Todd Shepherd

Community

February scholarship winners announced by Fideri News Network

April 1, 2026March 31, 2026
Broad + Liberty Staff

Fideri News Network is pleased to announce the first winners of its essay scholarship contest, commemorating our nation’s semiquincentennial anniversary. The […]

Op-Ed

Thom Nickels: Catholic conversions surged this Easter

Thom Nickels: Catholic conversions surged this Easter

schedule April 10 2026
ink_pen Thom Nickels

It’s been all over the news: United States Catholics see a 38 percent surge in adult converts over Easter 2026. […]

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