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Dominican Sisters-run home for dying patients to shut it doors
An era will end in Philadelphia when Sacred Heart Free Home for Incurable Cancer suspends operations this August. The unique ministry that relies entirely on donations may reopen if vocations continue to rise.
National Review Board chair alerts bishops to complacency on abuse
Francesco Cesareo said that auditors preparing the report on the implementation of the "Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People" found signs of complacency in carrying out the charter in some dioceses and eparchies.
Shanahan boys bring home school’s first-ever state lacrosse crown
The Eagles capped a 22-1 season by beating Strath Haven for the PIAA Class 2A championship on Saturday, June 9. Although the first quarter ended with Bishop Shanahan trailing 4-0, it became a 13-5 rout by the end.
Archbishop Carroll’s season ends in tough 3-2 loss in state semis
From the first inning the Patriots didn't get the bounces, and despite scoreless pitching from junior Tyler Kehoe, the team exited the PIAA baseball playoffs June 11. But hopes are high for better success next year.
Mexico’s leading presidential candidate embraces many religions
The candidate's religiosity -- of which the moral constitution proposed in February is just one example -- is in the spotlight, evening if understanding it is hampered by Lopez Obrador's deliberate ambiguity.
Advisory council has represented U.S. Catholic concerns for 50 years
The National Advisory Council, conceived as a rotating group of advisers, helps the prelates take various views into consideration as they look for a way to respond to topics as a group and in the public arena.
16 permanent deacons ordained for Philadelphia Archdiocese
Joined by their wives and families, parish pastors and parishioners, the men from all walks of life were ordained to the order of clergy by Archbishop Charles Chaput June 9 at the cathedral in a solemn rite.
Gathering looks at how to overcome polarization using social teaching
Researchers presented survey results on polarization at the conference and noted that U.S. Catholics are deeply divided on controversial issues like abortion and immigration.
La Salle keeps it close but falls 6-4 in state lacrosse final
The Explorers claimed the PIAA District 12 title and earned their place in the PIAA Class 3A championship game but came up short against Manheim Township June 9 at West Chester East High School.
At meeting in Florida, U.S. bishops decry Sessions’ asylum decision
UPDATED - They urged the nation's policymakers and courts "to respect and enhance, not erode, the potential of our asylum system to preserve and protect the right to life."