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Malvern Retreat House hosts ‘Advent Day of Reflection’
Msgr. Joseph Marino will lead the popular gathering on Dec. 5, which will include the sacrament of Reconciliation, talks, meals, music and Mass.
Caravan from Central America receives rough reception in Tijuana
The residents demanded the migrants leave Tijuana, sang the Mexican national anthem and shouted, "Mexico!" as caravan participants were taken to shelters, according to press reports and videos on social media.
In Facebook Live event, U.S. bishops field range of questions from public
The Nov. 13 live streaming video and audio was shared through the USCCB Facebook page, and Facebook users posed real-time questions.
In brotherhood of Malvern Prep football, everyone ‘earns it’
Even during team workouts last summer, the Friars discussed the importance of believing in each other and putting team before individual. That they did, capping a perfect 11-0 season, the first in school history.
Facing abuse crisis offers church a moment of purification, cardinal says
As in 2002, facing the abuse crisis offers a moment of purification for the U.S. Catholic Church, and the solution must involve transparency and accountability, Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl said.
Army of volunteers provides turkey, all the trimmings for those in need
For the past 34 years, the Edward Douglass White Knights of Columbus Council in Arlington has hosted Thanksgiving for folks in the community who might need a little help or a little company.
Film on school’s Vietnam vets shows men taught to love, not to die
A documentary presents the family and friends of the Father Judge High School grads in Northeast Philadelphia who died in the Vietnam War. The survivors gathered for a screening and remembrance.
British archbishop apologizes for church’s response to abuse survivors
Some of the allegations were made against Father John Tolkien, the son of JRR Tolkien, the best-selling author of "The Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy.
Pope makes surprise visit to mobile clinic in St. Peter’s Square
Tourists and pilgrims in the square were caught off-guard by the pope's arrival, immediately snapping pictures and reaching out to shake the pope's hand.
Catholic physicist says harmony of faith, science is seamless, not effortless
Planetary scientist Jonathan Lunine, a Catholic convert, spoke last week on the church's strong support for astronomy and the biblical mandate to "study the cosmos and understand as much as we can."