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Life is radiant when it is lived with love and service, pope says
For every Christian, but especially for those called to ministry, God's gift of life is a call to serve others, Pope Francis said at a memorial Mass for bishops and cardinals who have died in the past year.
Catholic Center for Young Adults offers evening with Father Mitch Pacwa
The EWTN host will share his insights and reflections with young adults from the greater Philadelphia area on Nov. 16.
Audio, large-print resources can help elderly parishioners, expert says
With a large aging population of Catholics in many areas of the country will come an array of age-related vision complications that invariably hinder full participation in the liturgy and in spiritual life.
An Evening of Reflection with Heather Makowicz
Certified spiritual director Heather Makowicz will direct her first Evening of Reflection at Malvern Retreat House
Spirit Power Retreat for Men and Women
Directed by Marty Rotella, the day also features Fr. Stephen DeLacy, Director of Vocations and Anna Iatesta. Uplifting music, inspiring talks and a Vigil Mass for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception.
Digital technology enhances religious education options for the blind
"Not everyone has one, but with a refreshable Braille display, you can download a Braille ready file (BRF) to your BRF device and it can be read on the display as refreshable Braille. That is a great way for us to reach more people and use technology."
Ad Lumina Christi Healing Retreat for Men and Women
An extraordinary mid-week retreat offering preaching, teaching and healing prayer. Every Mass will be a healing Mass for only those who are registered for the retreat.
St. Teresa of Calcutta Retreat for Women
Utilizing music, preaching and teaching, the weekend will also include the Sacrament of Reconciliation, Mass, adoration and private time.
Landscape for those with disabilities changed since bishops’ statement
In the 40 years since the U.S. bishops approved their "Pastoral Statement of U.S. Catholic Bishops on Persons With Disabilities" in 1978, the landscape for persons with disabilities has changed both within the church and within society, and largely for the better.
Joint newspaper report examines bishops’ responses to abuse allegations
UPDATED - The Boston Globe and the Philadelphia Inquirer teamed up for an article that examined ways it said the U.S. bishops have failed to police themselves even since their 2002 gathering in Dallas about clergy sex abuse when they "promised that the church's days of concealment and inaction were over."