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Philadelphia priests celebrate ordination anniversaries
See our list of 29 jubilarian priests of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia celebrating significant anniversaries this year.
Ordaining new priests, pope asks them to be merciful
Marking the World Day of Prayer for Vocations April 22, the pope ordained 11 men for the Diocese of Rome, four for the Family of Disciples and one for the Sons of Divine Providence.
Pope calls for end to ‘needless bloodshed’ in Nicaragua
Pope Francis called for an end to violence in Nicaragua after several days of protests against proposed social security legislation led to the deaths of more than two dozen people.
Fewer refugees accepted into U.S. impacts Catholic resettlement programs
Nearly 20 U.S. Catholic refugee resettlement programs have closed in the past two years and dozens of others have scaled back their efforts because there are fewer refugees being admitted into the country.
Some Catholic schools focus on prayer, dialogue during April walkout
Across the country, at least 2,000 walkout events were scheduled, slated to begin at 10 a.m. in each local time zone with 13 seconds of silence to honor the 13 people -- 12 students and one teacher -- killed at Columbine High School.
Catholic, other groups voice misgivings over 2018 farm bill
"Safety net" programs were boosted only marginally to aid farmers who have been getting dwindling prices for their crops and who could be the first victims of a trade war as tariffs are imposed on their produce.
A painful history strengthens bond of church in the U.S. and El Salvador
From the time of the civil war in El Salvador, 1980 to 1992, bishops in the United States have sought counsel from the bishops in El Salvador about what to do and say on their behalf at the highest levels of power in Washington.
St. Stanislaus hosts beef and beer for vocations
The April 29 gathering will raise funds for the Laboure Society, which will directly support a Philadelphia seminarian looking to complete his formation.
Women’s Tea
A Women's Tea will be hosted at Malvern Retreat House with the program beginning at 2PM; doors open at 1PM. Sarah Christmyer, Co-developer and Founding Editor of the Great Adventure Catholic Bible Study program is the featured speaker.
Quizzo Night at St. Francis Xavier
Come join St. Francis Xavier community and play some quizzo.