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Sister Marie Kerr, Franciscan and longtime nurse, dies at 87
The Sister of St. Francis of Philadelphia ministered in health care for the poor for most of her 66 years in the congregation, including 33 in Philadelphia. She especially loved her 13 years in Zambia, Africa.
Retired pastor of St. Joseph Parish, Downingtown, dies at 95
Father William J. Smith was a priest of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia for 69 years. He served in several parishes until being named pastor of St. Joseph's in 1975 and pastor emeritus in 1991.
Sister Regina Mary Meehan, teacher in 6 dioceses on East Coast, dies at 81
She was in the 63rd year of her religious life in the Sisters of St. Joseph Chestnut Hill, having ministered as a longtime teacher in Catholic schools.
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.