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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.
NBA players host annual basketball camp for kids
Founded by professional basketball players, the Family Over Everything Foundation will offer training, lunch and transportation at a July 11 and 12 session open to kids aged 7 to 15.
Movie Screening: The Dating Project
Join the Young Adults of Nativity BVM for film screening and discussion with wine and cheese.
Vibrant parish in Canadian ski resort had roots in tiny skier’s chapel
Our Lady of the Mountains -- with visitors from across the globe, a church built like a wooden ski chalet, and Mass participation that ebbs and flows depending on the season -- is one of British Columbia's most unusual churches.
Vatican calls for prayers, support for seafarers, who face many risks
The Vatican invited Catholics to pray for the 1.2 million seafarers around the world who work under difficult conditions and make huge sacrifices in their profession.
God’s grace comes in unexpected, surprising ways, pope says
"God does not conform himself to preconceptions. We have to make an effort to open our hearts and minds to accept the divine reality that presents itself to us," the pope said.