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Composer, pianist gives ‘100% credit to God’ for her gifts

Tonya Taylor-Dorsey, the new director of the Philadelphia Catholic Gospel Mass Choir, strives to “refresh and renew” the faithful through a music ministry that has spanned three decades and a number of performance venues.

Morality of drone warfare questioned after attack on Iranian general

After the U.S.'s Jan. 3 assassination of Qassem Soleimani, Bishop Richard F. Stika of Knoxville joined a number of Catholics throughout the nation in calling for prayers, restraint and a reexamination of modern military tactics.

Serving the world’s poor, she’s making a difference in it

Clare Pressimone, a program manager for Catholic Relief Services currently serving in Afghanistan, took a home break to speak at Merion Mercy Academy. The Cabrini University grad's work links charity with justice.

Maryland seminarians talk up faith at West Chester U.

Two dozen Mount St. Mary's seminarians visited the university for three days to spread the Gospel, aided by Knights of Columbus. Although many students lose their faith in these years, most were willing to discuss it.

Wrestler’s near-fatal car crash revived his faith

Dan Beaudrie received last rites -- and then went on to capture the state title by committing his recovery and his life to Christ.

Faith is about worshipping God, not oneself, pope says on Epiphany

The Three Kings model a journey "from the greatest form of bondage: slavery to oneself," said Pope Francis during the Jan. 6 feast day Mass at St. Peter's Basilica.

After killing of Iranian general, cardinal fears for Iraqi innocents

Iraq's top Catholic prelate urged world leaders to avoid an escalation in violence and to spare his country "the unimaginable consequences" following a U.S. drone strike that killed Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani.

Pope prays for dialogue as tensions mount between U.S., Iran

Following the Jan. 3 U.S. drone attack that killed Iranian General Qassem Soleimani, Pope Francis urged both sides to exercise "self-control and avoid the shadow of enmity."

March for Life with the Philadelphia Knights of Columbus Chapter

The chapter will offer bus transportation to the annual pro-life gathering, which will take place on Jan. 24 in Washington, DC.

Second Sundays with the Culture Project

The Jan. 12 gathering, which will take place at both the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul and nearby Mace's Crossing, will offer a night of prayer and fun to young adults.