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Vatican issues new rules for communities of contemplative nuns
The Vatican released an instruction with new norms for contemplative orders of nuns, encouraging cooperation among their monasteries and outlining procedures for communities left with only a few members.
Quo Vadis offers way to seek God’s will in summer camp retreat
More than 100 young men of high school age are expected to register (by June 4) for the Philadelphia Archdiocese's four-day retreat. It's a fun and prayerful way to help them discover the vocation to which God is calling them.
Jerusalem archbishop calls for prayers for peace as violence increases
As the world witnesses "another outburst of hatred and violence, which is once again bleeding all over the Holy Land," the head of Jerusalem's Latin Patriarchate called for prayers for peace.
You are invited to the ordination of six new priests this Saturday
The archdiocesan celebration May 19 at the cathedral welcomes everyone in the Philadelphia Archdiocese to pray for their new priests to be ordained by Archbishop Charles Chaput.
Pope hears of ‘spiritual illnesses’ in parishes of his diocese
Changing the way parishes operate -- doing the same things over and over, touching the lives of fewer and fewer people -- will not be easy, Pope Francis told Rome Diocese leaders studying parish life.
‘Selfie’ culture leads to alienation, departure from reality, pope says
While taking selfies can be an occasion to capture treasured memories, it can also be a sign that young men and women are deprived of meaningful human interaction with others, Pope Francis said.
Tax reform brings challenges, opportunities for charities, says speaker
What has been described as the most significant overhaul of the federal tax system in three decades -- the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act -- also has been flagged as a potential train wreck for annual charitable giving.
Graduates urged to proclaim ‘a new American story’ of ‘holiness, heroism’
"America's founders -- including Padre (St. Junipero) Serra -- dreamed of a nation where men and women from every race, religion and national background could live in equality," Archbishop Jose H. Gomez said.
Chilean bishop says mistakes were made in handling abuse cases
The bishops are meeting at the Vatican May 15-17 to discuss with Pope Francis their handling of clerical sex abuse allegations.
Mexican bishops promise new pastoral approach, accompanying people
The plan responded to an admonishment from Pope Francis, who scolded Mexico's bishops in 2016 for resting on their laurels, showing timidity as violence was escalating and failing to find unity among themselves.