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Florida dioceses offer prayers for those in hurricane’s path
The Category 4 storm has maximum sustained winds of 155 mph and the most powerful storm on record to strike the Florida Panhandle.
Catholic voters urged to do their homework in midterm-election voting
Catholic voters should see the elections as a chance to research candidates and issues, educate themselves on Catholic social teaching and be sure they are voting with well-formed consciences.
Pure, beautiful faith apparent at archdiocesan rosary devotion
There is power in praying the rosary, said those who attended the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s rosary devotion Oct. 7 at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul. All meditated on the rosary, and God's grace through Mary.
Local priests learn of ministry for Catholics with same-sex attraction
At their fall workshop Oct. 4 in Blue Bell, archdiocesan 151 priests heard presentations about Courage International and testimony from a homosexual man inspired to live his life joyfully and chastely.
Texas dioceses will release names of clergy credibly accused of abuse
In an action to be more transparent, the 15 Catholic dioceses in Texas will release the names of clergy who were credibly accused of sexually abusing a minor.
Who are the Chinese bishops received back into ecclesial communion?
Three bishops out of eight given papal recognition in September were appointed by the Chinese Catholic Patriotic Association between 2010 and 2012; all those were quickly and publicly excommunicated.
Meeting the challenge: Bishops say synod can make a difference
At a Synod of Bishops where "cultural shift," "epochal change" and "massive challenge" are almost buzz phrases, Archbishop Jean-Claude Hollerich of Luxembourg said, "I'm very optimistic."
Catholic, grass-roots groups work with survivors after Haitian quake
As Haitian authorities confirmed the toll from the Oct. 6 earthquake at 17 dead and 333 injured, Caritas and other grass-roots organizations working with the victims highlighted the critical humanitarian situation facing survivors, who now lack shelter.
Church must adopt Jesus’ method, mentor youth, says U.S. synod observer
Church leaders and members need to be "spiritual mentors" -- like Jesus and the saints -- befriending, accompanying and enriching the lives of young people, one U.S. observer told the Synod of Bishops.
Vatican releases list of synod members drafting final report
Headed by Brazilian Cardinal Sergio da Rocha of Brasilia, the group of five cardinals, three bishops and four priests come from or work in Italy, India, Ghana, Ukraine, Mexico, Cuba, Argentina, Brazil and Australia.