An increasing number of school districts across the U.S. are restricting or banning cellphone use — a move many Catholic schools have already made. Saturday, July 12, 2025 A service of EWTN News ...

Both the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas, and the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph in Missouri, confirmed they are continuing to use the USDA food programs in their Catholic schools.

The conservative U.S. Supreme Court, which has repeatedly ruled for religious claims that limit duties set by government, may free Catholic charities from paying the taxes.

Many Catholic educators agree that phone use is more than just a behavior problem. “The smartphone tends to be an experience blocker,” said Kyle Washut, president of Wyoming Catholic College ...