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Criticized by right and left, Flowers sticks to Catholic values
Local columnist Christine Flowers is unabashedly pro-life and pro-immigrant, which makes her anathema to liberals and conservatives. As she told North Catholic's alumni, the interconnectedness of Catholics means "we are family."
Montco moms got a head start on their special day
Archdiocesan Catholic Social Services treated several area mothers to an early Mother's Day celebration that offered practical self-care strategies, including tips for avoiding burnout, and a chance just to be with other moms.
Pro-life rally draws 1,000 to protest confrontational videos
A prayerful gathering on a center city Philadelphia street in front of a Planned Parenthood clinic on Friday, May 10 drew women speaking out against abortion, in response to a lawmaker's viral videos.
Sims’ berating of protesters nothing new, says Montco doctor
Videos of the Pa. lawmaker confronting peaceful demonstrators have become the "#MeToo movement" of those who oppose abortion, said ob-gyn Dr. Monique Ruberu, founder of Sidewalk Servants.
Post-abortion retreats offer healing in multiple languages
Rachel's Vineyard, a ministry that assists women who have had abortions, will celebrate its 10th anniversary at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa, with sessions available in English, Spanish and Polish.
Archbishop Chaput: Meet ‘hateful actions’ with love at rally
Responding to recent videos of a state lawmaker "aggressively harassing young and elderly women," Archbishop Charles Chaput urged people to attend a rally on Friday at Planned Parenthood's center city clinic.
Wall Street Journal writer to be honored at seminary symposium
Bill McGurn, who also wrote speeches for President George W. Bush, will receive the Cardinal Foley Award at a free May 23 town hall on social communications and the Catholic Church.
Rally on Friday will protest recent abortion-clinic videos
After two viral videos showed a state lawmaker berating peaceful protesters at a Philadelphia Planned Parenthood clinic, the “Pro-Life Rally Against Bullying” will take place May 10 at the clinic in response.
‘Wizard of Oz’ shows its actors are ‘more than their disabilities’
Students from Archbishop Ryan Academy for the Deaf and St. Lucy Day School for Children with Visual Impairments joined forces to stage an innovative production of the classic tale at Holy Innocents Parish.
Archdiocesan staff ‘walk the talk’ on ending hunger
Several employees from Nutritional Development Services joined in the 23rd annual Walk Against Hunger which typically raises $200,000 for anti-hunger organizations in the Philadelphia region.