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Chester County Open Studio Tour
For two days only, Neilson Carlin will be hosting a two day open house. and will have tons of original drawings and paintings on display and for sale. Included is the 6x6 inch "county collector"piece displayed in the center for just $75.
Hail, Mary! Lecture on Marian Art
This presentation is entitled: Hail, Mary: a journey through representation of the Blessed Mother in art and history. It is composed of beautiful imagery, art history, Catholic history, opportunities for prayer and reflection, and music.
Dismissal of Catholic House of Representatives chaplain sparks outrage
The apparent forced resignation of Jesuit Father Patrick Conroy, who tends to the spiritual needs of House members and staff, has drawn fire against Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, who also is Catholic.
Northeast Phila. parish prays for persecuted Pakistani Christians
Following recent deadly attacks on Christians in Pakistan, members of the Philadelphia Archdiocese's Pakistani Catholic community gathered for a prayer vigil April 21 at St. William Parish.
Catholic family finds healing after son’s drug overdose
Through faith and forgiveness, a New Jersey couple is rebuilding their lives, drawing on the sacraments and the support of their parish.
Wrestling champion Bruno Sammartino laid to rest
After surviving World War II in Italy, the small boy was bullied in school in America. But through hard work he grew to become the longest-reigning World Wrestling Federation champion in history.
Villa Maria softball star balances books, heavy travel schedule
Though only a junior, Alyssa Viscardo has become adept as a student and a pitcher averaging 12 strikeouts a game. Between her travel softball team and school, “I’m always trying to stay on task,” she said.
Without love and service, church is just an ’empty institution,’ Pope Francis says
During an April 26 homily, the pope called for Christians to live "with an awareness of being servants" who are willing to walk the path of humility with Jesus.
Faith-based groups say fighting created humanitarian crisis in Yemen
Aid workers plead for peace after three years of sustained conflict have left millions starving, diseased and without basic shelter.
Vatican finance watchdog reports ongoing progress in oversight
Efforts to prevent money laundering, embezzlement and mismanagement are producing results, according to a new assessment. However, few cases have led to indictments and prosecutions by the Vatican City State.