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Japanese cardinal-designate writes haiku, works with disabled
Cardinal-designate Thomas Aquinas Manyo Maeda of Osaka was more surprised than anyone at the news he is to become a cardinal.
To stop immigration, end military aid, help Hondurans instead, says Jesuit
Military aid, Father Ismael Moreno Coto believes, contributes to a government that not only practices repression on its citizens, but doesn't do anything to stop the country's socioeconomic ailments.
Nicaraguan bishops denounce death threats against one of their own
Death threats against an outspoken bishop, whose comments on corruption and support for students in the protests consuming the country, have been poorly received by those in power.
Nigerian bishops lead thousands in peaceful protests against killings
Benue, in north-central Nigeria, is the state worst hit in the conflict over fertile land. Often fighting is between the mostly Muslim semi-nomadic herdsmen and predominantly Christian farmers.
Archbishop Chaput ordains six new priests for Philadelphia
At the end of a packed ordination Mass May 19 at the cathedral, the archbishop announced the first parish assignments for Fathers Kyle Adamczyk, Brandon Artman, Eric Banecker, Manuel Flores, Patrick Muka and Quay Pham.
U.S. Catholics donate nearly $59 million to hurricane, earthquake relief
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops in a news release reported amounts raised for disaster relief: Hurricane Harvey, $37.2 million; Hurricane Irma, $12.8 million; Hurricane Maria, $6.1 million; Mexico earthquakes, $3.5 million.
Evangelizer bases work with parishes on her own journey to Catholicism
Sherry Anne Weddell talks about how Catholics in the West must become "missionary apostles" to stop the church from dying out within the space of a few generations.
Father Gavin Muir, pastor of St. Lawrence Parish, dies at 81
The Philadelphia native ordained in 1965 loved horse riding and the rural setting of St. Lawrence in Rieglesville, the northern-most parish in the Philadelphia Archdiocese. He is remembered as engaging yet laid back.
Chicago priest’s effort to build community earns national award
Named a pastor while still in his 20s, Father O'Donnell listened to residents and parishioners then recruited volunteers to offer ministries that have made his parish an anchor in the South Side Chicago area.
Engineering school within West Catholic inspiring a love of science
At West Catholic Preparatory High School in West Philadelphia, students are getting an advanced look at the theory and practice of engineering, physical science and even marketing, before they head off to college.