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Hundreds expected to Man Up for conference
A full lineup of speakers including Archbishop Chaput and Scott Hahn will highlight a day of prayer, support and friendship March 7 for the Man Up Philly Men's Conference, which last year drew 1,400 men.
‘God has saved me,’ says Indian Jesuit after release from Afghanistan
A Jesuit priest kidnapped in Afghanistan and held for eight months told reporters "God has saved me," but he said he did not want to discuss details of his captivity.
Jesuit’s kidnapping forces JRS to reassess operations in risky areas
The kidnapping of Jesuit Father Alexis Prem Kumar has made Jesuit Refugee Service reassess the way it operates in many high-risk countries, said an agency official.
Bishop asks for prayers for communities hit hard by train derailment
As the cleanup of a major train derailment in West Virginia continued, Bishop Michael J. Bransfield of Wheeling-Charleston called for prayers for residents who were evacuated and remained without drinking water.
Daughter of St. Paul presents new Redeemer Award at Razzies event
Movie critic Sister Rose Pacatte covered her first red carpet event in January, scoring a spot in the media scrum at the Los Angeles premiere of Kevin Costner's new movie, "Black or White."
Take it from an old man: The only thing that matters is love
God's joy is contagious, writes Father John Catoir. Since you are a carrier of divine love, why not figure out ways to help those near you? Think of ways to bring joy especially to those who may live in fear.
Ukrainian Catholic leader invites pope, says visit could bring peace
The head of the Ukrainian Catholic Church invited Pope Francis to visit the war-torn nation, saying it would help bring peace.
Both political parties play immigrants as pawns
Between the recent executive orders on deferred deportation for immigrants, a judge's blockage of the plan and entrenched congressional opposition, Father Gus Puleo believes Republicans and Democrats share blame for failing to reform the system.
A welcoming city, and a chance to be part of the welcome
Archbishop Charles Chaput invites people throughout the region to open their homes and welcome visitors to Philadelphia for the World Meeting of Families in September. It's easy to do, and the need is as great as the city they're visiting.
Today’s teaching on the family
See the daily excerpt from the preparatory catechesis for the 2015 World Meeting of Families, “Love is Our Mission: The Family Fully Alive.”