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St. Hubert’s alums set craft-show fundraiser
Graduates of St. Hubert Catholic High School for Girls will hold the St. Hubert Alumnae Fall Craft Show on Saturday, Oct. 27 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the school cafeteria.
Catholics join other Christians in calling for admitting more refugees
Christians in the U.S. have taken the Trump administration to task for a dramatic drop in the numbers of persecuted Christian and other refugees being admitted into the country, even though administration officials promised last year to help.
Illinois priests say border visit reinvigorates advocacy for immigrants
"Jesus, Mary and Joseph themselves went into Egypt because they were threatened. It's part of our faith tradition to love one another and to reach out to help," Father Bob Flannery said.
What a person of faith looks like: At 100, she values God and family most
The big extended family of Vera Morris-Pleasant came out to celebrate her 100th birthday last month, but before the party, they complied with her request to join her at daily Mass at St. Athanasius Parish.
DA clears Indiana bishop of misconduct, says claim has harmed prelate
The Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend welcomed findings by a Pennsylvania district attorney that cleared Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades of wrongdoing after an allegation of misconduct was made against him.
Book tells about behind-the-scenes search for St. Peter’s bones
Two Houston men shared a journey through centuries of history and a decades-long archaeological dig under the Vatican to unveil a story reminiscent of adventurer archaeologist Indiana Jones complete with German Nazis in Rome.
Composer with deep faith and local roots writes ‘Tolton’ soundtrack
Tony Manfredonia, a graduate of two area Catholic schools, wrote the music for a new drama about the first African American priest and saint in the making. Whether composing for video games or Sunday Mass, he starts with faith.
Marking 150 years, Nativity B.V.M. Parish, Media, is serious about outreach
"The Hands of Christ" is a motto and a mission taken up by members of the Delaware County parish, who welcomed Archbishop Chaput Sept. 8 for an anniversary Mass to one of the archdiocese's prettiest churches.
After ‘fruitful’ meeting with pope, cardinal has hope for sex abuse crisis
After the lengthy meeting Sept. 13, Cardinal Daniel DiNardo said Pope Francis is well informed and attentive to abuse victims. The cardinal described three goals for holding bishops accountable.
Parish returns to home church sanctuary a year after Hurricane Harvey
Devastated by Hurricane Harvey, the parish returned to its original church for a Mass of Homecoming and Return.