Catholic News Headlines for Wednesday 4/29/26

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Futures in Education raised more than $1.5 million at its annual gala to help thousands of students attend Catholic schools across Brooklyn and Queens.

Futures in Education “Angel” donor says he is paying it forward after a random act of kindness changed his life forever.

The Diocese of Springfield, Illinois announced plans to build a shrine honoring Father Augustus Tolton, the Church’s first African American priest born in the United States.

In this installment of Pulse of the Parish, meet a volunteer at St. Andrew the Apostle Church, who is helping immigrants learn English and build community.