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Villanova priest offers ‘Theology on Tap’ session
Associate athletics director Father Rob Hagan will lead a July 16 discussion with St. Norbert Parish's young adult group.
After World War I, church changed mission approach, cardinal says
Pope Benedict XV "was prompt in indicating how the missionary world must change paths, abandoning the colonial ideology and promoting autonomy, independence and ecclesial self-governance in all the areas outside Europe'"
Preparations begin for Father Arrupe’s sainthood cause, postulator says
The general postulator of the Society of Jesus said he has begun compiling all of the writings of Jesuit Father Pedro Arrupe and seeking eyewitnesses who can attest to the holiness of order's late superior general.
Peru’s bishops support proposed overhaul of judicial system
Peru's bishops expressed support for an overhaul of the country's judicial system after phone-tap recordings revealing influence peddling and corruption became public.
Regina Coeli Academy holds open house
At the July 17 session, the Abington-based school will showcase its Christ-infused education for students from pre-K to grade 8.
Protecting family unity, family life key to migration compact, says nuncio
The Vatican's nuncio to the United Nations welcomed the "inclusion and added emphasis on the right to family unity and to family life" in the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration.
Special Mass will commemorate the first Miraculous Medal apparition
The July 18 liturgy at the Miraculous Medal shrine will recall when the Blessed Mother first appeared to St. Catherine Labouré in 19th-century Paris with a message of love and hope.
All eyes now fixed on Kavanaugh and Roe
Brett Kavanaugh has stepped into a firestorm. Some have praised his nomination, others have slammed it, hinging primarily on how they think he will vote on abortion cases.
Papers, chafing under weight of newsprint tariffs, seek relief
Newspapers of every type, Catholic papers included, are seeking relief from the U.S. government after six months of increased costs due to tariffs on imported Canadian newsprint.
St. Thomas More honors fathers during its 50th jubilee year
The Pottstown parish kicked off a year-long celebration in May, with multiple events that will culminate in a May 2019 Mass to be celebrated by Archbishop Charles Chaput.