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Nicaraguan bishops accept mediation role
Protests in Nicaragua have claimed 25 lives and left more than 400 injured -- the product of a heavy-handed crackdown, human rights observers allege.
Sacred Heart in Clifton Heights to reopen Thrift Shop
The Delaware County parish will offer a bake sale, refreshments and many new items every Saturday and Thursday in May at the shop located in the rectory basement.
Talk explores Italian Augustinian ministry in South Phila.
The next American Catholic Historical Society event is Sunday, May 6. Augustinian Father Michael Di Gregorio will speak on the Augustinian mission to the Italian community, which dates back to 1897.
Deacon Edward Konarski dies after 25-year ministry at St. Rose Parish
The 91-year-old permanent deacon fought in World War II and was an executive with Merck residing in North Wales. He and his wife raised three daughters and a son, who also was ordained a deacon.
Father Nicholas Waseline, O.S.F.S., dies at age 67
The Oblate of St. Francis de Sales priest was a former principal of Father Judge High School and Northeast Catholic High School in Philadelphia. He was pastor of a Wilmington parish at the time of his death.
Pope to host ecumenical prayer for peace in the Middle East
Pope Francis will travel to Bari, the southern Italian Adriatic port city, July 7 to host a day of reflection and ecumenical prayer for peace in the Middle East.
Pope, Council of Cardinals discuss new document on Roman Curia
Pope Francis and his international Council of Cardinals have reviewed a complete draft of the apostolic constitution that would govern the Roman Curia, the Vatican spokesman said.
Survivor hopes papal meeting will bring end to ‘culture of abuse’
"I hope I can convey the pain of thousands of people who are still suffering, and that this is the beginning of the end of this culture of abuse and this culture of cover-up among bishops," Juan Carlos Cruz said.
Young adults hear of tackling adversities with prayer
In a Theology on Tap event at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, NFL sales executive Matt Falcone told about 300 people that although injuries cut short a football career at Temple, he found his calling through prayer.
Bishops throw support behind another bill to protect undocumented youth
In a statement, Bishop Joe S. Vasquez, of Austin, Texas, voiced his support for what's called the USA Act, or "Uniting and Securing America" Act of 2017.