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Oregon church activities curtailed by smoke from wildfires

Catholic churches and homes in southern Oregon are safe so far amid wildfires, but persistent smoke has suppressed activities -- and spirits.

St. Edmond’s Home for Children wraps up summer in style

The summer tradition at the Catholic Social Services facility in Rosemont for youth with profound physical and intellectual disabilities capped eight weeks of fun with Mass and a cookout on Aug. 16.

Regina Coeli Academy Open House

Join us for our Open House. Meet our dedicated staff, and watch presentations from our remarkable students.

Montco young adults deepen prayer, bond with others at retreat

About 40 members of the Metanoia Young Adults group in Montgomery County met Aug. 25 at St. Eleanor Parish, Collegeville, for a day of prayer, discussion and reflection on how to listen to God in their lives.

Is there truth in Archbishop Vigano’s text and how are Catholics to know?

Catholics in the pews and even priests in the Vatican are confused about the long document Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano published claiming Pope Francis turned a blind eye to information he had about the sexual misconduct of now-Archbishop Theodore E. McCarrick.

See screening of ‘Gosnell’ movie hosted by pro-life group

The Pro Life Union of Greater Philadelphia will show the movie "Gosnell: The Trial of America's Biggest Serial Killer" along with discussion on Sunday, Sept. 9 at Malvern Prep School.

The Catholic Tent Revival

A 1,000 person tent with professional staging and lighting will house the dynamic, uplifting day of Holy Mass, the Rosary in conjunction with the National Crusade of the Holy Rosary, Confession in the field, Adoration and an amazing line-up of speakers.

Vocations in Ireland have dwindled due to abuse scandal, pope says

While the faith of Catholics in Ireland is strong, the scandal of abuse and cover-up by church leaders has caused a decline in vocations to the priesthood and religious life, Pope Francis said.

Latin America’s bishops denounce ‘shameful’ attacks on pope

The Catholic bishops of Latin America pledged their loyalty to Pope Francis and spoke against the "shameful" way he has been attacked, said the president of the Latin American bishops' council.

Archbishop Chaput to join panel on young people and faith

The Cardinal’s Forum welcomes the archbishop and two leading academics for a discussion Thursday, Aug. 30 at St. Charles Seminary to which seminarians and lay people are invited.