News
Nebraska Attorney General asks dioceses for sex abuse records
The Archdiocese of Omaha will comply with a request from from state law enforcement to review its "investigative records" on sex abuse. The dioceses of Lincoln and Grand Island have received similar requests.
Local Catholic history series looks at women’s spirituality, activism
American Catholic Historical Society's Spotlight on Local History presents a talk Sept. 23 on the Grail, an international women's movement, and its place in U.S. Catholicism after World War II.
Padre Pio Festival offers devotions, fun for all Sept. 14-16
St. Bede the Venerable Parish in Holland will host its third annual celebration marking the 50th anniversary of the death of St. Pio of Pietrelcina and the 100th anniversary of his miraculous stigmata.
Connelly Foundation appoints leaders from Philadelphia School District, Pew Charitable Trusts
Fran Burns and Tim Durkin, who both joined the foundation in late August, have previously held prominent leadership positions in Philadelphia.
Catholic high school teachers ink new 2-year deal
Negotiators for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and the Association of Catholic Teachers agreed on a new contract that includes an average 2.3 percent salary raise, just a day before the start of school on Sept. 5.
Laity must fight clericalism, help form priests, Vatican official says
The prefect of the Congregation for Clergy said lay people should be more involved in the formation of current and future priests. Clericalism's distorted view of authority has made the church's crisis worse, he said.
40 Days for Life Candlelight Vigil coming Sept. 26
All pro-lifers are invited to attend, remember, and pray for the lives lost to abortion outside of Planned Parenthood in Philadelphia.
Emmaus Home Wine and Cheese Fundraiser
Come join Emmaus Home as we tell the story of our unique approach to serving Adults with Intellectual Disabilities.
Letting Love In Series
In this 4 part series, Nina Marie Corona MA, CRS, Founder of AFIRE, will explore acceptance from many angles including accepting ourselves, others, pain and suffering and reflection upon God's infinite love and acceptance for us.
The Sacrament Series
Father Louis Bellopede, Pastor of St. Mary Church, Schwenksville will conduct a 4 part series on the Sacraments. 10/5 Baptism/Eucharist/Confirmation, 11/2 Reconciliation/Anointing of the Sick, 12/7 Holy Matrimony, 1/4 Holy Orders.