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Historians’ approval moves Father Tolton’s sainthood cause forward
Father Tolton, a former slave, is the first recognized U.S. diocesan priest of African descent. Chicago Cardinal Francis E. George opened his cause for canonization in 2011, giving the priest the title "servant of God."
With stellar pitching and dash of luck, Malvern Prep clinches Inter Ac
Senior Brady Devereux, a hard-working and selfless star hurler, was first off the bench to join the jubilation of teammates as the Friars turned a 3-0 seventh-inning deficit into an improbable milestone win.
Some Irish believe lives were saved by country’s prohibition on abortion
In less than two weeks, people in Ireland will be asked if they wish to repeal Article 40.3.3 of the Constitution which enshrined a ban on abortion in 1983 and gives equal right to life to the mother and the unborn child.
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.