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Relief worker sees the tragedy, and gratitude, of Syrian refugees in Lebanon
A Catholic Relief Services representative explains how less than a decade ago, refugees from war-torn Lebanon were fleeing to stability in neighboring Syria. Today the hosts are becoming the guests as the flow of refugees has gone into reverse.
Vatican watcher sees ‘something extraordinary going on’ with Pope Francis
Longtime journalist John Allen, speaking at the Cardinal John Foley lecture Tuesday night, pointed to the pope's mastery of communications, his personal qualities underlying it and how all Catholics should employ it.
Heavy lifting for World Meeting of Families begins
With the naming of 15 committees today, the work of preparing for tens of thousands of visitors for the families’ congress and millions for the papal visit kicks into a higher gear.
Pope Francis gets a better-than-fair shake
A top Vatican official and planner for the World Meeting of Families, plus students of St. Peter School, picked a special milkshake on Monday that the pope might love when he visits the city in September.
St. Martin Parish prays for slain city officer and family
St. Martin de Porres Parish, located in North Philadelphia near where Philadelphia Police Officer Robert Wilson III was killed March 5, remembered him during a Mass celebrated Sunday, March 8.
1,300 Catholic men support each other and their faith
“Faith, Family and Fatherhood” was the theme for Man Up Philly’s seventh annual men’s spirituality conference, held March 7. "Fathers have to ‘man up’ and that is what we want to emphasize,” said an organizer.
Shroud of Turin gets ‘CSI’ treatment at Royersford parish
Investigator Russ Breault will explore questions about what many believe is the burial cloth of Jesus, and provide some answers, in a presentation next week at Sacred Heart Church.
Archbishop offers prayers for murdered city cop
The archbishop responded to the shooting death of Philadelphia Police Officer Robert Wilson III on Thursday, March 5. “I offer my prayerful condolences to his family, his fellow officers, and all those who mourn his loss.”
Charismatic conference to celebrate gifts of Holy Spirit
The Catholic Charismatic Renewal group in the Philadelphia Archdiocese will host its 35th annual conference on Saturday, March 28. The speakers, Mass and prayers aim to "harness the power of the Holy Spirit in people’s lives."
Mercy Suburban Hospital sold to for-profit operator
The 126-bed Catholic hospital in East Norriton, Montgomery County, will be sold to a California-based hospital group. It will not operate as a Catholic facility after the sale closes.