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Franciscan Sister Theresa Kane, primarily a teacher, dies at age 87
The Sister of St. Francis of Philadelphia was a member of the congregation for 66 years. She ministered mostly in the Baltimore Archdiocese where she was an honored and beloved Catholic school teacher.
Brookhaven parish offers ‘Catholics Reaching Out’ program
Our Lady of Charity Parish invites practicing Catholics and those who have been away to deepen their relationship with Jesus by attending Tuesday evening sessions on March 28, April 18 and April 25.
Trump administration sets new wide-ranging immigration guidelines
UPDATED - Two Department of Homeland Security memos called for a border wall to prevent unauthorized immigration plus more staff to strengthen enforcement of immigration laws and "repatriate illegal immigrants swiftly."
Grass-roots leaders join call for ‘disrupting’ oppression that hurts many
The leaders attending the U.S. Regional World Meeting of Popular Movements concluded the four-day meeting Feb. 19 saying in a final message that a "small elite is growing wealthy and powerful off the suffering of our families."
Craft show coming to Conwell-Egan HS, to benefit students
Crafters, vendors, a bake sale, auction table, chances plus food and drinks will be available, and photos with the Easter Bunny are free, at the event March 5 at the school in Fairless Hills.
Norma McCorvey, plaintiff in Roe ruling who later became pro-life, dies
Norma McCorvey, the plaintiff "Jane Roe" in the Supreme Court's 1973 Roe v. Wade decision legalizing abortion virtually on demand, died Feb. 18 at an assisted-living facility in Katy, Texas.
Lessons of life and caring: A little chick shall lead them
The third grade children at St. Ephrem School in Bensalem cared for seven eggs until they hatched, then cared for the chicks, during a classroom project last week. Don't miss our endearing photos.
Protect borders, but be openhearted, rabbi says
If there is a registry of Muslims in the United States, Rabbi Michael Cahana will register himself as a Muslim, he said during an annual talk in Portland given jointly with Catholic and Episcopal pastors. They discussed the religious tradition of welcoming the stranger.
Pope, Chilean bishops discuss abuse scandal, evangelization
Meeting with 30 prelates from the Latin American country, the pope also spoke to them about reaching out to youth in an increasingly secularized society, the difficulties facing priests and a possible papal trip.
Cardinal Burke leaves Guam after interviewing witnesses in abuse case
U.S. Cardinal Raymond L. Burke spent two days in Guam interviewing witnesses and alleged victims in a clerical sexual abuse case against Archbishop Anthony S. Apuron of Agana.