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At Texas center, bishops join in a warm welcome for recent arrivals
After walking from Honduras to Texas en route to Philadelphia, a father and his daughter were grateful for the kindness of a group of bishops, including the bishop of Scranton, who said the immigrants were driven by “the most basic instinct to protect your family.”
Indian nun accuses bishop of raping, abusing her; cleric denies charges
The alleged assault was said to have occurred when the bishop visited a convent in the Diocese of Palai in Kerala state in southwest India, where the order has a convent.
Special kids enjoy a day of their own at St. Michael’s parish fair
The crowds and sounds can be overwhelming for some children, so for 40 years St. Michael the Archangel Parish in Levittown has set aside one day at its carnival with an easier pace. The fair, begun in 1954, runs through July 8.
Catholics mobilize at border and around U.S. to help separated families
From coast to coast, Catholics and the organizations they staff or support, have been among some of the most public and vociferous voices around the country in defense of immigrants.
Come browse the Sacred Heart Thrift Shop
The thrift shop located in the air-conditioned Sacred Heart rectory basement in Clifton Heights, Delaware County, is open on Thursdays and Fridays in July, and lunch is available in the kitchen.
Another busy year ends for Supreme Court with all eyes on next term
Before all attention shifts to the next session, there is still plenty to review from the court's term that just ended -- a busy nine months with more than 75 cases argued, and decided on, by the court.
Near immigration’s ground zero, bishops begin border trip with Mass
On Sunday a delegation of Catholic bishops from around the country celebrated Mass in Texas near the southern border to meet with those affected by the government practice of separating immigrant parents from their children.
Father James Whelan, former pastor of St. Kevin, dies at 72
After growing up in Northeast Philadelphia, Father Whelan was ordained in 1973. He is remember for his fraternity with fellow priests. Even in sickness, he was devoted to celebrating daily Mass.
Spanish church warns on exhumation of dictator
The Archdiocese of Madrid has warned the Spanish government against plans to exhume the remains of the country's late dictator, General Francisco Franco, without obtaining agreement from interested parties.
Catholics remember, mourn victims killed in Maryland newspaper shooting
A 38-year-old gunman using a shotgun blasted his way into the newsroom in what police said was a targeted attack against the publication.