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Appeals court hears oral arguments in archdiocese’s suit over Advent ad
In November, transit authority officials rejected the ad for public transit by citing 2015 policies that ban ads "that promote or oppose any religion, religious practice or belief."
Music, movement, words bring Way of the Cross to life
For the 30th year the Passion of Our Lord was commemorated on Good Friday at St. John the Evangelist Church in Philadelphia utilizing the music of composer Franz Liszt and performed by University of the Arts associates.
We thank God for the good Dr. King accomplished, archbishop says
On the 50th anniversary of the assassination of civil rights leader Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Archbishop Charles Chaput reflects on how King was directed by his Christian faith to make America better.
Mexican government stops caravan of migrants after critical Trump tweets
The caravan of more than 1,000 migrants was winding its way through the Isthmus of Tehuantepec in southern Oaxaca state April 2 when the Mexican government announced it would move to break up the mass movement of people through the country.
Villanova, Loyola Catholic chaplains took center court at Final Four
National media attention on Loyola Chicago's Sister Jean Schmidt and Villanova's Father Rob Hagan "highlights that yearning and longing that we all have for things that run beyond just a game and score," he said.
Villanova wins national title with blow-out win on biggest stage
Philadelphia sports fans have a new reason to cheer after the Wildcats handily beat Michigan, 79-62, April 2 in San Antonio for the NCAA men’s basketball national championship. A parade is planned for Thursday.
Rusty Staub, Catholic baseball star for 23 seasons, dies at 73
Rusty Staub, 73, the New Orleans-born Catholic baseball star who was a fan favorite in a well-traveled, 23-season career, died March 29 in West Palm Beach following a heart attack.
Holy hour for vocations at Holy Martyrs Church
Dr. Denise D'Attore (Sister Mary of the Precious Blood) of Regina Luminis Academy invites all to a Mass and holy hour for vocations April 7 to the new order Daughters of Mary, Mediatrix of Mercy.
78th Annual League of Sacred Heart of Jesus Communion Mass and Brunch
The League of the Sacred Heart of Jesus will celebrate 78 years and honor police and peace officers and firefighters for their service.
The Culture Project kicks off series of talks on ‘Love and Responsibility’
The young adult ministry will examine what it means to fall (and to stay) in love during an April 27 presentation at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary.