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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.
Church urges Colombian government to protect local leaders under threat
As many as 300 local leaders have been killed since late 2016, when the government signed peace accords to end a half-century conflict with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, known as FARC, the country's largest guerrilla group.
Jesuit priest and school president offers prayers at McCain memorials
Jesuit Father Edward Reese, the president of St. Ignatius Prep School in San Francisco, offered prayers in both Phoenix and Washington, including a homily at the National Cathedral in Washington, after the death of John McCain.