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Events of 9/11 put successful broadcast journalist on path to diaconate
"Covering that story from end to end had a profound impact on me and literally made me think more clearly about what I was doing, the choices I had made in my life and what I wanted to do in my life."
Moms-to-be get a budget bump at Casa del Carmen baby shower
Some 120 pregnant women and their families gathered for baby goods and information at a Northeast Philadelphia parish. Typically held quarterly at Casa's location, the July 14 event was the first at a parish.
Central African bishops put distance to group promising violence
A group promising to defend the church and avenge the recent deaths of priests alleges inaction by a cardinal, but the republic's bishops urged "respect of the memory" of those killed following Christ.
In India, Missionaries of Charity head condemns child trafficking
Facing child trafficking allegations at one of its homes for unmarried mothers in India, the superior of the Missionaries of Charity said said the actions of individuals involved are unrelated to the order.
Jesuit aims to stem decline of faith by launching new website
To confront the rising tide of unbelief spurred by a skeptical society, CredibleCatholic.com offers 20 downloadable "modules" to equip learners with evidence-based arguments for core Christian beliefs.
Judge sees no religious bias against Catholic agency on same-sex foster care
A federal judge swept away claims of religious discrimination by archdiocesan Catholic Social Services and ruled it must provide home assessments for same-sex couples wishing to become foster parents in Philadelphia.
Nicaraguan bishops to pray for exorcism as violence continues
UPDATED - As attacks on Catholic clergy continue and anti-government protesters are besieged by Nicaraguan police and paramilitaries, the bishops said they would pray an exorcism prayer.
Guiding Star Ministries hosts open house
All are invited to an open house and tour of Guiding Star Ministries' new maternity home in North Philadelphia on Saturday, July 14. The home provides a real alternative to abortion for vulnerable women.
Spreading the Flame of Love
Join a day of devotion and information on July 21 at St. Mary Magdalen Parish, Media, to honor Tony Mullen and his efforts to promote the Flame of Love devotion.
NY Times talks to men who got settlements after alleged abuse by cardinal
A front-page New York Times article published July 16 detailed the alleged abuse of two seminarians in a New Jersey diocese by then-Bishop Theodore McCarrick in the 1980s.