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Feast of Immaculate Conception does not get weekend dispensation
The Saturday vigil does not count for both the holy day and Sunday in the very rare circumstances when two of the church's six holy days of obligation -- the feast of the Immaculate Conception or Christmas -- fall the day before or after Sunday.
Paris archbishop to pray for France as fuel taxes canceled
Demonstrations, known as the "yellow vest" protests after the high-visibility vests worn as a symbol of French citizens' demands, were set to continue, despite the cancellation of the fuel tax increase. At least four people have died since the protests began in mid-November.
31st annual concert, open house at St. Charles Seminary set for Dec. 9
This Sunday afternoon seminarians will take visitors on guided tours of the seminary. Later the choir and musicians of the seminary community will lead an Advent program of music and prayer.
Renaissance Noel coming Dec. 8 to Paoli
The Vox Renaissance Consort of VoxAmaDeus, with singers attired in Renaissance dress, performs Christmas motets and traditional carols from Old Europe, accompanied by musicians on period instruments.
German prosecutors launch crackdown on church sex abuse
German police and prosecutors are launching investigations into clergy sexual abuse following the Sept. 12 leak of a report containing evidence of 3,700 alleged child sex abuse cases in the Catholic Church over a 68-year-period.
Alabama archbishop releases names of clergy, religious accused of abuse
In releasing the names of those who had been credibly accused of sexual misconduct with minors, Bishop Thomas Rodi apologized to victims of child sexual abuse and to parishioners in the southern Alabama archdiocese.
Vatican leads talks to expand testing, care of HIV-positive kids
Responding to the deaths of tens of thousands of children from AIDS and AIDS-related illnesses, the Vatican brought together physicians and representatives of drug companies and humanitarian agencies to strategize ways to improve care for children and adolescents who are HIV-positive.
Vatican urges adoption of global compacts on migration, refugees
Welcoming the finalization of global compacts on migration and on refugees, the Vatican urged nations to adopt the nonbinding agreements to protect people who are on the move and to promote their orderly acceptance in new countries.
Deacon: From wildfires come acts of kindness for those trying to recover
A small crew from St. Thomas More Knights of Columbus Council spend their days tracking down missing parishioners, communicating with family members about their safety and whereabouts, helping find housing for survivors, distributing donated clothing, money and gift cards and raising money for long-haul recovery.
The big just keep getting bigger in the communications business
Mergers and consolidations marked 2018 in the media world.