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Catholic, other groups voice misgivings over 2018 farm bill
"Safety net" programs were boosted only marginally to aid farmers who have been getting dwindling prices for their crops and who could be the first victims of a trade war as tariffs are imposed on their produce.
A painful history strengthens bond of church in the U.S. and El Salvador
From the time of the civil war in El Salvador, 1980 to 1992, bishops in the United States have sought counsel from the bishops in El Salvador about what to do and say on their behalf at the highest levels of power in Washington.
St. Stanislaus hosts beef and beer for vocations
The April 29 gathering will raise funds for the Laboure Society, which will directly support a Philadelphia seminarian looking to complete his formation.
Women’s Tea
A Women's Tea will be hosted at Malvern Retreat House with the program beginning at 2PM; doors open at 1PM. Sarah Christmyer, Co-developer and Founding Editor of the Great Adventure Catholic Bible Study program is the featured speaker.
Quizzo Night at St. Francis Xavier
Come join St. Francis Xavier community and play some quizzo.
Ignatian silent retreat offered at Malvern Retreat House
Jesuit Father Jeff Putthoff will direct this retreat April 30-May 3 for those 18 years old and up, men and women, seeking an experience of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola.
Baseball, softball, boys’ and girls’ lacrosse standings
Although cold and rain have played havoc with spring sports schedules, the games have gone on. See our standings for Philadelphia Catholic League sports, through April 19.
Lost for years, ‘Christ of North Philadelphia’ returns to Gesu Church
Created in 1968, an artistic tableau at the former parish that closed in 1993 was stored away until its rededication this week. Fifty years later its figures again are telling that it's hard, yet hopeful, to be a saint in the city.
Forum looks at pope’s first 5 years, ponders his vision for church
Villanova University hosted a two-day conference last week with scholars from around the world examining Pope Francis' roots in Vatican II, his theology and how the U.S. has become a hotbed of criticism for him.
South Korean bishop hopes North-South summit brings results
Bishop Peter Lee Ki-heon, president of the Committee for the Reconciliation of the Korean People, released a statement expressing his belief that the summit would end decades of struggle and open a new era of peace on the peninsula.