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Q-and-A on instruction on proper handling of ashes following cremation
In 1963, the Vatican Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith issued an instruction permitting cremation as long as it was not done as a sign of denial of the basic Christian belief in the resurrection of the dead.
Stellar goal-keeping by La Salle’s Werner leads to Catholic League title
The Explorers, led by junior Brett Werner, earned their eighth Catholic League soccer title and first since 2012 with a tough, 2-1 victory Oct. 29 over rival Roman Catholic, the defending champs.
Archbishop Wood’s championship kick comes courtesy of childhood friendship
Soccer teammates since they were 8, Sofia Filippo and Kylie Menarde teamed up on a goal in overtime to push Archbishop Wood past favored Lansdale Catholic, 2-1, for the Catholic League title win Oct. 29.
O’Hara tops Carroll, captures field hockey title, with 1-0 win
Archbishop Carroll had upset Cardinal O'Hara recently, spoiling O’Hara’s chances of finishing the year undefeated. The Lions won the championship for the third time in four years with the victory Nov. 2.
Holy Door at cathedral closing Sunday, Nov. 6
As the Year of Mercy comes to a close this month, a Mass and rite for the Closing of the Holy Door of Mercy will be celebrated by Archbishop Charles Chaput at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul.
Leading composer Arvo Pärt shines in Saturday’s Cathedral concert
Concerts at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul presents a season of concerts, including on Nov. 5, that highlights Philadelphia’s rich choral tradition alongside ensembles from around the world.
CARA gets foundation grant to study religious sisters’ life, ministry
CARA also will do an annual special report on women's religious life and ministry, globally and nationally. The report will be issued for three consecutive years.
Bishops to concelebrate Mass at historic African-American Catholic church
The Mass at St. Peter Claver Church in Baltimore Nov. 14 is the first day of their fall general assembly. St. Peter of Claver has the largest African-American Catholic congregation in the city and has a long-standing tradition of civil rights activism.
Deceased cardinals, bishops witnessed to God’s mercy, pope says
The Vatican booklet for the Mass listed the seven cardinals and 136 bishops from around the world who died since Oct. 25, 2015. The deceased included five bishops from mainland China, all of whom had served time in prison or labor camps because of their ministry.
Catholic women celebrate ‘spiritual sisterhood’ at shrine
More than 1,200 women attended the Catholic Women's Conference Saturday at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Doylestown, featuring Mass with Archbishop Chaput, strong speakers and rich faith.