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Court says transit agency can reject Washington Archdiocese’s Advent ads

The appeals court said in a July 31 decision that WMATA's rule against issue-oriented ads, which includes ads of a religious nature, did not violate the First Amendment.

In Washington, former sacristan remembers life with Oscar Romero

Marcelo Perdomo didn't think an earthly brush with holiness would take place in his native El Salvador next to the parish priest.

Traditional Latin choral high Mass, feast of the Assumption

Mater Ecclesiae Roman Catholic Church will celebrate its 18th annual Mass of thanksgiving on the feast of the Assumption, Wed., Aug. 15.

Mary and Mercy Retreat with Fr. Michael Gaitley

Join the Marian Missionaries of Divine Mercy for an inspiring Mercy & Mary Retreat, featuring bestselling author of 33 Days to Morning Glory and acclaimed speaker Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC.

Working with Resistance & Avoidance

This seminar will explore how resistance is an invitation, that can lead to transformation. We’ll see what can happen when we turn resistance around, redirect its energy, and “go with the flow.”

Autumn Bingo and Chinese Auction

A Bingo and Chinese Auction to benefit St. Casimir's Lithuanian Church.

SBS Annual GALA 2018

Join us for the 2018 GALA charity event for the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament hosted at the beautiful Belle Voir Mansion at Pen Ryn Estate in Phila., PA.

St. Agnes Parish celebrates Assumption with annual procession

Now in its 99th year, the traditional celebration includes Mass and breakfast in the morning of Aug. 12 and a public procession through West Chester followed by benediction in the afternoon.

Seton Shrine hosts annual pilgrimage for sea services

Those who serve in the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Merchant Marine and public health divisions will be honored Oct. 7 at the Maryland shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, their patroness.

New Pew survey looks at why Americans go or don’t go to church services

A Pew Research Center survey found that the main reason Americans attend worship services is to feel closer to God, but those who do not regularly attend worship services have a wider variety of motivations.