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As March for Life nears, Philadelphians plan to meet up
The 46th annual witness to the sanctity of life will draw thousands of people to Washington on Jan. 18. It can be hard for folks from the archdiocese to rally together, so a new meeting place has been arranged.
Sister Pimentel disappointed about not being able to address president
"I was looking forward to this roundtable discussion, but there was no discussion unfortunately," Sister Pimentel told The Valley Catholic, newspaper of the Brownsville Diocese. "There were certain people selected to speak, people who support the president's agenda," she added.
Cardinal Wuerl wrote papal nuncio of abuse claims against predecessor in 2004
Church officials confirmed that Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl, retired archbishop of Washington, had forwarded an allegation of sexual misconduct against his predecessor, former Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick, to the papal nuncio in Washington in 2004.
Black women religious featured at seminar for youth
The archdiocesan Office for Black Catholics will offer a Feb. 12 workshop on Mother Mary Lange and Mother Theresa Maxis, two women of color who each founded religious congregations.
Workshop highlights liturgical music as dress rehearsal for heaven
At a free Jan. 22 presentation, Father Dennis Gill, director of the archdiocesan Office for Divine Worship, will explore how sacred music expresses the Christian mystery throughout the Mass, and in our lives.
Upstart Bishop McDevitt turning heads in Catholic League
The Lancers won only four Catholic League games last year. With nine contests remaining this year, the team has already won four. John Knebels looks at the turn around, and other action in boys basketball.
Catholics find flourishing faith life in Muslim UAE, where pope to visit
Catholics from around the world living in the United Arab Emirates are waiting with great anticipation for Pope Francis' Feb. 3-5 visit, the first papal trip to the Arabian Peninsula.
Pope makes day trip to cloistered Poor Clares in Umbria
Pope Francis visited the monastery of Santa Maria di Vallegloria in Spello, about 100 miles north of Rome, to encourage the sisters and to share prayer, the Eucharist and a meal with them.
Vatican communications reform adds staff to Vatican press office
The Vatican Dicastery for Communication created new roles within the press office of the Holy See as part of its media reform and reorganization.
Holy Cross Sisters help Ugandan women resist domestic violence
Holy Cross Sister Semerita Mbambu said the order introduced the effort in the hope of reducing, even ending, violence against women and girls. Many women facing domestic violence in their marriages or relationships have been rescued.