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St. Stanislaus hosts day trip to Divine Mercy shrine
The parish's Divine Mercy cenacle will travel to the devotion's national headquarters in Stockbridge, MA on September 19.
Hearing refugees’ stories firsthand in Lebanon heart-wrenching for bishop
"If you just listen to the radio or watch the news on TV, you don't really get the exact picture" of what life is like in that part of the world, Bishop Solis said.
President Trump picks Judge Brett Kavanaugh as Supreme Court Nominee
UPDATED - President Donald Trump announced July 9 that his nominee for the Supreme Court is Judge Brett Kavanaugh, a federal appeals court judge in Washington and a Catholic who once clerked for retiring Justice Anthony Kennedy.
Philippine bishops announce days of prayer, fasting, penance for peace
The bishops said they wanted to "invoke God's mercy and justice on those who have blasphemed God's holy name, those who slander and bear false witness, and those who commit murder or justify murder as a means for fighting criminality in our country."
Catholic physicians highlight lesser known dangers of contraceptive use
A team of Catholic Medical Association physicians and students are working on a comprehensive literature review of the medical effects of contraception, set to be available later this year.
Chicago cardinal praises anti-gun march on local highway
Hundreds of protesters led by Chicago priest Father Michael Pfleger and anti-gun activists filled a major Chicago highway for about an hour July 7 demanding that city officials do something to stop gun violence in the city.
Nebraska Catholic bishops oppose execution of death-row inmate
The Nebraska Supreme Court issued a death warrant July 5 for Carey Dean Moore, who would be the first inmate executed in 21 years in the state, and the first by lethal injection. The execution would have to take place Aug. 14.
Nun-physician has spent much of her life educating young people about NFP
Sister Hanna Klaus is an OB-GYN, a member of the Medical Mission Sisters and best known as founder of the TeenSTAR adolescent sex education program, which is used around the world.
Gethsemani Way pioneers retreat on addiction and spirituality
Based at St. Norbert Parish in Paoli, the addiction recovery ministry drew more than 30 participants from several states last month at Malvern Retreat House. Speakers stressed the role of grace in healing addiction.
Philadelphia Knights of Columbus chapter celebrates 117 years with gala
The Oct. 7 dinner and dance, which is open to Knights from all chapters, will also honor several volunteers for outstanding service to area causes.