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McDevitt HS senior racks up 200 career lacrosse goals, and a legacy
Suzanna Cantwell is the first in school history to achieve the mark. With only five experienced players on this year's team she became both scorer and leader -- on the field and in the classroom.
States bordering Gulf of Mexico rank at, near bottom of new index
Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas ranked poorly in poverty, racial disparity and immigrant exclusion, seen as important to Catholic social teaching. The states have a legacy of racial discrimination and lower paying nonunion jobs.
Catholic groups highlight plight of immigrant mothers on Mother’s Day
Days before the U.S. celebrated Mother's Day May 13, the national group Faith in Action urged others to think about immigrant mothers who have been separated from their children or run the risk of never seeing them again.
Cameroon archbishop survives gun attack after criticizing government
The Actualite du Cameroun news agency described the attack May 7 as an "attempted assassination" and said it was widely believed linked to Archbishop Kleda's demands for a government dialogue with separatist groups and for Biya not to seek re-election.
Some Kenyan Christians support polygamy, but Catholic Church says no
In 2014, President Uhuru Kenyatta signed a law legalizing polygamy, despite criticism from women's groups. Since then, proponents have called on male Kenyans to marry many women.
Columban Fathers to celebrate Mass of Thanksgiving
As the Columban Fathers celebrate 100 years of mission, they invite all to share Gospel joy at a Mass of Thanksgiving on Sunday, May 20 at SS. Peter and Paul Church, West Chester.
Born of mergers, 3 parishes mark 25 years in times of change
Our Lady of Hope and St. Martin de Porres in North Philadelphia and St. Katharine Drexel in Chester were the result of more than a dozen parish closures in 1993. They continue to serve a dynamic population in the archdiocese.
Irish pro-life campaigners criticize Google decision to ban campaign ads
The government wants voters to amend the constitution to repeal the Eighth Amendment, which currently guarantees the right to life of unborn children "with due regard to the equal right to life of the mother."
Christian persecution urgently calls churches to seek unity, pope says
Meeting with Metropolitan Rastislav, the pope said the "suffering of many brothers and sisters persecuted because of the Gospel urgently calls us to act in seeking greater unity."
Young adults set evening of praise and worship
The Miraculous Medal Shrine in Germantown will host eucharistic adoration followed by refreshments and fellowship. The theme of the evening is discovering one's vocation in life.