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Faith is lived with joyous gratitude, not slavelike duty, pope says
God always loves and generously gives first before asking for fidelity to his commandments -- which are the words of a loving father showing people the right way to live, Pope Francis said.
St. Bede Parish hosting free patriotic concert July 3
The Verdi Band of Norristown will perform patriotic favorites, a tribute to the Beach Boys and the Star Wars movies for the Northampton, Bucks County community on St. Bede Parish's grounds in Holland.
‘Laudato Si” provides motivation, framework for schools’ green projects
The encyclical, which has acquired a reputation as the "environmental encyclical," has made Catholic universities more aware of their connections to and impact on the natural world.
Sister Elizabeth Ann Kealy, 73, served in South America for 17 years
The member of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary served for 55 years in the congregation. Her last assignment was as DRE in the upstate Pennsylvania coal region where she was born.
Sister Dorothy Patricia Quinn dies at age 91
After growing up in Philadelphia's Port Richmond section and graduating from Little Flower High School, she entered the Sisters of St. Joseph in 1944 and served throughout the Mid-Atlantic states.
Sister Dorothy Ann Smith dies at 77
The Philadelphia native attended Cathedral Grade School and St. Maria Goretti High School before entering the Sisters of St. Joseph in September 1960 and serving in three dioceses.
Sister Edward Mary McBride, 86, served in Phila. Archdiocese for 40+ years
The native of Northeast Philadelphia and St. Matthew Parish entered the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary in 1950. Her last assignment was as a tutor at St. Matthew School until 2013.
Sister Marcella McHale dies at 84; served in South Philadelphia schools
After earning a degree in history, the Franciscan sister entered religious life in 1958 and ministered primarily in education, including schools in the Philadelphia Archdiocese.
Holy Child Sister who was first American Province leader dies at 87
Sister Elizabeth Fitzmaurice of the Society of the Holy Child Jesus made history when she was named to lead the reorganized society for the U.S. in 1976. She retained a life-long dedication to learning and leadership.
Sister Kathleen McMullin, 71, served in wide variety of ministries
The Sister of St. Francis of Philadelphia observed her 50th year in religious life this year. She led a facility in Reading offering a transitional home for women leaving prison, and served in rural and urban parishes.