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Church must reach out to young non-Catholics, Venezuelan says
A young leader from Venezuela proposed creating local "youth networks" where all young people can talk about their lives and grow in friendships in order to "discover the face of Jesus in friends and in those who most in need."
Community baby shower shows ‘what being pro-life is all about’
Archdiocesan Catholic Social Services (CSS) teamed up with St. Raymond Parish to help 300 expectant moms at an Oct. 13 gathering, as part of CSS's outreach to over 5,000 pregnant women each year.
Four clergy assignment changes announced
Archbishop Charles Chaput announced changes for priests and deacons at several parishes: St. Norbert, Paoli; St. Catherine, Horsham; St. John the Baptist, Philadelphia; and St. Paul, Norristown.
Charismatic Renewal Conference aims to open eyes of the heart
Bishop Edward Deliman will celebrate a Vigil Mass at the Oct. 20 gathering in Essington, which will focus on removing obstacles to God's grace and healing.
Sister Joan Carroll, I.H.M., teacher and school principal, dies at 80
The Sister, Servant of the Immaculate Heart of Mary entered religious life from St. Patrick Parish in Norristown in 1956. She would go on to serve in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and in two other dioceses.
Sister Francis Loughran, 100, born in Ireland, served in Phila.
Hailing from St. John the Baptist Parish in the city's Manayunk section, the Sister, Servant of the Immaculate Heart of Mary served most of her 77 years in religious life within the Philadelphia Archdiocese.
Sister Adrienne Bradley dies at age 86
The Sister of St. Joseph was one of seven children born in Shamokin, Pa., and later moved to Philadelphia where she graduated from Little Flower High School then entered religious life where she served for many years.
Sister Eleanor Caterall, S.S.J. sister for 83 years, dies at 101
The Sister of St. Joseph was born and raised in New Jersey and entered the congregation in 1935. Her many years of ministry included service in the archdioceses of Philadelphia, Baltimore and Newark.
Franciscan sister, active in teaching and parish ministry, dies at 100
Sister Angela Patrice Power, O.S.F., was a native of Ireland and a member of her order for 80 years. she earned a bachelor's degree in history, taught children, cared for the elderly and served at St. Joseph Parish, Aston.
Sister Genevieve Murray, ministering in health and education, dies at 94
Sister Jean, a Medical Mission Sister and Philadelphia native, served her congregation in Rome and in California, studied mental health social services and worked at Penn before becoming a missionary in Africa.