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Friends of Walk for the Poor
Society of St. Vincent de Paul invites you to the 6th Annual Friends of the Poor Walk Walk proceeds benefit our friends in need in Northeast Philadelphia Walk begins and ends at McBride Hall and includes a route of approximately 2 miles along Grant Avenue to and through Fluehr Park, or optional shorter course around parish campus.
Do good to fight indifference, apathy, pope tells young people
Being a Christian isn't just about not doing evil, but it is a daily exercise in loving others through good works and deeds, Pope Francis said.
Fight scandal by giving witness to the Gospel, pope tells young people
Pope Francis spoke about witness, dreams and true love during an evening meeting with some 70,000 young adults gathered at Rome's Circus Maximus at the end of a pilgrimage.
Catholic bishops urge Florida governor to spare death-row inmate
In a letter to the governor on behalf of the Catholic bishops of Florida, Michael Sheedy, executive director of the state's Catholic conference, appealed to Scott to commute the death sentence for Jose Antonio Jimenez to a life sentence without parole.
World must not forget suffering of Ukraine and its people, says prelate
Since 2014 Ukraine "has been a victim of relentless military aggression" and suffered countless human tragedies, but now the media's attention has shifted away from the country to other conflict zones.
Cardinal O’Malley calls for investigation at Boston seminary
Cardinal Sean P. O'Malley said that he has asked the rector of St. John Seminary to go on sabbatical leave and is asking for an investigation of allegations made on social media.
Bishops, faith leaders condemn Tennessee’s first execution in nine years
Two Tennessee Catholic bishops called the execution of Billy Ray Irick Aug. 9 "unnecessary."
How can human dignity be preserved and enhanced through public policy?
Human dignity: It hasn't quite become a campaign issue, but it's coming close.
‘Take clear action,’ young Catholics urge U.S. bishops in open letter
An open letter from 43 writers, academics and Catholic leaders said to be "children in the decades leading up to the sexual abuse crisis of 2002" called for an end to silence on the issue.
Archbishop Chaput announces clerical changes
Changes of assignment for four religious priests in parishes and institutions in the Philadelphia Archdiocese were announced this week.