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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.
Cardinal Wuerl addresses church’s ‘pain, confusion and disillusionment’
Addressing the clergy abuse crisis in the church will require "wider lay engagement, more realized accountability and evident transparency," said Washington Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl
Indonesian priest actively confronts human traffickers
Fighting human trafficking has become a daily routine over the past five years for Father Chrisanctus Paschalis Saturnus, a priest in Indonesia's Pangkal-Pinang Diocese.
Immaculata senior blends prayer life, commitment to social justice
Maria Pisano looks to "light others' spark" by sharing her faith through a variety of spiritual and social outreaches on campus.