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Americans must remember ‘core principles,’ Mattis says
Retired Marine Gen. James Mattis was the keynote speaker at the annual Al Smith dinner in New York, during which he invoked Abraham Lincoln's warnings and urging to "restore trust in one another."
After service work, future deacons return to class transformed
A partnership with Catholic Social Services' agencies helps men studying to become permanent deacons deepen their experience in the ministry of charity -- while giving them "street cred" in the pulpit.
Women’s role in Amazon church does not depend on diaconate, sisters say
Whether or not the Synod of Bishops for the Amazon helps open the door to ordaining women deacons, women will continue to play a fundamental role in ministry in the church in the region, religious sisters said.
Parishioners turn to rosary after vandals destroy crosses
Forty of the ubiquitous white crosses symbolizing lives lost to abortion were vandalized Oct. 12 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in Doylestown. In response, a rosary rally will be held at the site Oct. 19.
Always-surprising Ryan upsets Judge, moves to soccer semifinals
The mercurial Raiders can go on a losing streak then upset a favored team, which they did again by stunning the Crusaders in a 1-0 win Oct. 17. Ryan advanced into the next round of Catholic League playoffs Oct. 23.
Amazon synod groups propose new roles for ministry of men, women
Differences of opinion emerged on the possibility of ordaining married men as priests, while proposals arose to create a new liturgical rite and new ministries for laypeople, as well as the ordination of women deacons.
World faces difficult task in seeking lasting peace in Syrian conflict
Turkey's push into Kurdish-ruled territory in Syria violates the United Nations charter and that the world must quickly pursue diplomatic means to head off a long-term occupation that is likely to be marked by forced relocation, brutality and even random killings.
Our Lady of Hope celebrates proud past, looks to future
The grand old church on North Broad Street will draw the far-flung alumni of its former Holy Child School to a reunion and 110th anniversary Mass, which will support the diverse North Philadelphia parish.
French bishops plan to open plenary meetings to lay participation
"There's a lot of discussion about clericalism in today's France, and when it comes to issues affecting everyone, the bishops have realized they need to reflect with laypeople, not just among themselves."
Church must make ‘preferential option for the Amazon,’ bishop says
As tropical forests fall victim to loggers, miners and ranchers, the Catholic Church must take sides to defend the Amazon region and its people, said a bishop whose Bolivian diocese has been ravaged by fire this year.