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Eagles can teach us how to engage at Mass, says La Salle professor
At an Oct. 14 lecture sponsored by a Philadelphia church musicians' group, Franciscan Father Frank Berna described how sports can deepen spirituality and enhance the celebration of the Eucharist.
Eagles can teach us how to engage at Mass, says La Salle professor
At an Oct. 14 lecture sponsored by a Philadelphia church musicians' group, Franciscan Father Frank Berna described how sports can deepen spirituality and enhance the celebration of the Eucharist.
Nuns on the Bus 21-state tour stirs support for ‘responsible programs’
Beginning in Santa Monica, California, the tour was to wind through 21 states before ending near President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach, Florida, Nov. 2.
Sister Agnes Marie Gunn dies at 90; served in Phila., N.J. dioceses
The Sister of St. Joseph entered religious life from St. Anthony Parish in Ambler in 1949. Over her 69 years of ministry she served in the archdioceses of Philadelphia and Washington, and in Camden and Trenton.
O’Hara, Prendie renew field hockey rivalry as playoffs approach
The cross-Delaware County rivals battled it out to a 2-1 Cardinal O'Hara win this month, solidifying their playoff seedings with an eye on the Catholic League championship game in two weeks.
St. David’s faithful hear hard truths of church in crisis, on path to renewal
Should the Catholic Church, reeling from the abuse scandal, be held by society to a higher standard? Yes, said the leader of a retreat Oct. 14-16 at the Willow Grove parish. What's needed are active Catholics working in unity.
Cardinal Rivera’s home attacked in Mexico City, security guard killed
An auxiliary police officer was shot dead at the Mexico City home of Cardinal Norberto Rivera Carrera in what authorities described as an unsuccessful attempt at robbing the retired churchman.
Religion-reporting do’s and don’ts unveiled for U.S. TV, radio stations
The National Association of Broadcasters has issued a "Reporting on Religion Toolkit" to aid local broadcast stations in how to get the story right.
Indian priest, witness against bishop accused of rape, found dead
A Catholic priest considered a prime witness against an Indian bishop accused of rape has been found dead, with his family suspecting foul play. However, local medical staff said he had a series of health problems.
U.S. cardinal: Abuse crisis discussed at synod, will top bishops’ agenda
The agenda for the November meeting will include multiple items for dealing with the abuse crisis and, particularly, the issue of bishops' behavior and accountability, Cardinal DiNardo said.