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Russian church official urges reflection on centenary of czar’s murder
The secretary-general of the Russian bishops' conference urged Catholics to remember the 1918 murder of Czar Nicholas II and his family with "penance and reflection," while suggesting Catholics could participate in future commemorations.
Riverdance to perform for Pope Francis during World Meeting of Families
The group -- which has been seen by some 25 million people worldwide -- will be one of the main acts at a Festival of Families Aug. 25 before an expected 80,000 people at Croke Park stadium in Dublin.
St. Lucy Day School principal honored
Sister Lisa Ann Lettiere, I.H.M., was named the Blindness and Low Vision Studies Alumna of the Year 2018 from the Alumni Association of Salus University.
Become a Cathedral Ambassador
The Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul in Philadelphia is recruiting new individuals throughout the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to welcome visitors and answer questions.
Montgomery Co. pastor leading trip to South American shrines
Father Paul Brandt is chaplain for a pilgrimage to Mexico, Argentina and Peru visiting Catholic shrines and secular sights, running for 11 days, Oct. 16-26.
St. Ann Carnival and Italian Festival set for Aug. 21-26 in Bristol
The festival will be held at Pond and Dorrance Streets in Bristol, Bucks County, and will feature Italian food, children's rides, basket auctions and homemade baked goods.
50 years later, deacons not fully understood but fully appreciated
As of 2017, there were 18,287 permanent deacons in the United States, compared to 37,181 ordained priests. About 40 percent of all permanent deacons worldwide are in the U.S.
Young Canadian indigenous celebrate beloved St. Kateri as ‘one among us’
Three hundred years after her death, St. Kateri Tekakwitha -- North America's first indigenous saint -- has become a model for young people, especially in Maskwacis, a community that includes four First Nations south of Edmonton.
Catholic school gutted by fire, but 400 students will study at O’Hara
After a July 18 fire destroyed half of Our Lady of Angels School in Morton, Delaware County, officials said their school year will begin at Cardinal O'Hara High School on time in September.
Solemn High Tridentine Mass for Feast of the Assumption
Mater Ecclesiae Parish of Berlin, N.J., celebrates its 18th annual traditional Latin Mass Aug. 15 at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul, featuring the Ars Laudis Festival Chorus and Orchestra.