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Christians are meant to serve, not be served, pope says
The pope reflected on the Sunday Gospel reading from St. Mark, in which Jesus tells his disciples, "whoever wishes to be great among you will be your servant; whoever wishes to be first among you will be the slave of all.
Chilean court rules archdiocese liable in covering up Karadima sex abuse
UPDATED - In a major victory for survivors of abuse in Chile, a court ruled that the Archdiocese of Santiago prevented a thorough investigation into sexual abuses committed by a former priest, Fernando Karadima.
God’s love ‘real, profound’ and can change your life, speaker tells youth
Keynote speakers at annual Rekindle event for teens in the Diocese of Sioux City emphasized God's love to those in attendance, something that seems to be lost on today's young people.
Synod members ‘share the journey’ with migrants, refugees
The 1.5-mile walk Caritas organized Oct. 21 from Rome's Trastevere neighborhood to the Vatican "is nothing when compared to what migrants are experiencing," said Honduran Bishop Jose Antonio Canales.
Synod groups on sexuality: Church welcomes all, calls all to conversion
Reports published by the Vatican Oct. 20 refer to a need to help young people who struggle with church teaching on sexuality or, more explicitly, those who experience "same-sex attraction."
St Francis Xavier Christmas Bazaar
Come one; come all to the free Christmas Bazaar. There will be pictures with Santa Claus for $6. We will have refreshment, raffles, and 50/50.
37th Annual Pro-Life Union’s Stand Up for Life Dinner.
Join the Pro-Life Union and more than 1,200 friends and fellow supporters for a special evening in Center City, Philadelphia.
Be Unafraid Traveling Exhibit: Philadelphia
The Be Unafraid traveling exhibit lifts the curtain on fears shared by refugees and their American neighbors - and helps us all find common ground.
Epiphany of Our Lord’s Pasta Dinner
There will be lots of spaghetti, meatballs, salad, bread, beverages & desserts, live DJ and music, wonderful company, silent auctions, 50/50 raffles and much more!
Overcoming challenges for youth and bishops
In a Q&A with a Boston College newspaper, Archbishop Charles Chaput assesses the synod on youth so far. The extraordinary gifts and promise of young Catholics give him good reason for hope.