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Composer with deep faith and local roots writes ‘Tolton’ soundtrack
Tony Manfredonia, a graduate of two area Catholic schools, wrote the music for a new drama about the first African American priest and saint in the making. Whether composing for video games or Sunday Mass, he starts with faith.
Marking 150 years, Nativity B.V.M. Parish, Media, is serious about outreach
"The Hands of Christ" is a motto and a mission taken up by members of the Delaware County parish, who welcomed Archbishop Chaput Sept. 8 for an anniversary Mass to one of the archdiocese's prettiest churches.
After ‘fruitful’ meeting with pope, cardinal has hope for sex abuse crisis
After the lengthy meeting Sept. 13, Cardinal Daniel DiNardo said Pope Francis is well informed and attentive to abuse victims. The cardinal described three goals for holding bishops accountable.
Parish returns to home church sanctuary a year after Hurricane Harvey
Devastated by Hurricane Harvey, the parish returned to its original church for a Mass of Homecoming and Return.
Colombian coroner offers free burials to destitute Venezuelan migrants
As hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans migrate across South America to escape hyperinflation and food shortages, some are dying in poverty far from home.
To Europe’s periphery: Pope to visit Baltic nations in late September
UPDATED - Pope Francis will travel to the eastern periphery of Europe to honor a faith that withstood a Nazi invasion and five decades of communist dictatorship and now is striving to help people live in freedom as authentic disciples of Christ.
Aging gracefully: Partnership helps seniors remain in homes
Catholic Housing and Community Services of the archdiocese is offering seniors in-home support with St. Mary Medical Center in Bucks County. One tangible result is fewer repeat visits to the hospital.
U.S. bishops tell pope abuse scandal ‘lacerated’ the church
No details were released after the meeting between Pope Francis and a delegation from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, led by its president, Cardinal Daniel DiNardo, who had requested it Aug. 16 after the Pa. grand jury report.
Update way priests are chosen, accompanied, pope tells new bishops
The best way to help the Catholic Church, Pope Francis told new bishops, is not by pointing fingers and creating scapegoats, but by working together doing God's will.
Vatican confirms ongoing Sistine Chapel Choir finance inquiry
"Several months ago, Pope Francis authorized an investigation into the economic-administrative aspects of the (Sistine Chapel) Choir. The investigation is still in progress," the Vatican press office said Sept. 12.