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In Easter message, Pope appeals for peace, prays for Syria, Gaza
Pope Francis prayed Easter would bring "fruits of reconciliation," hope, dialogue, peace, consolation, new life and wisdom to the world's trouble spots as well as to the current migration and refugee crisis.
Neumann-Goretti’s girls win 4th straight state championship
With a second-half surge leading to a 63-46 rout of Bishop Canevin March 26 in Hershey, N-G overcame losses in the Catholic League and District 12 finals to advance in the PIAA Class 3A basketball playoffs, and ultimately prevail.
St. John the Baptist creates cross of Lenten petitions
The Manayunk parish will bring the needs of its flock to Christ on Good Friday in a dramatic display.
St. Joe’s Prep skates to Flyers Cup hockey championship
Despite taking a commanding 3-0 lead, the Hawks fought off a late charge by perennial hockey power Holy Ghost Prep and came away with a 4-2 title victory in the annual tournament.
Corpus Christi Parish will present annual Passion play on Good Friday
The reenactment, featuring volunteers from the parish and the local community, will be followed by a solemn service and holy Communion.
Young adults needed to serve homeless on Good Friday
The archdiocesan outreach Anthem will provide lunch to residents and clients of St. John's Hospice Shelter for Men on March 30 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Passion of the Christ Screening with Catholic Center for Young Adults
Come pray with us through a screening of the Passion of the Christ, in the 2nd Floor Rec Room of the CCYA Immacuate Heart Men's House.
Knights give more than $1 million to Iraqi, Syrian Christians for Easter
The support includes $800,000 in new financial assistance and $250,000 to help rebuild an Iraqi Christian town. The funds will help with food, clothing, shelter and education for Christians targeted by Islamic State militants.
Chinese bishop detained briefly during Holy Week
Bishop Vincent Guo Xijin is the bishop of the underground church of Mindong Diocese. He was approved by the Vatican but not recognized by the Chinese government.
Prelate cautions Poles, Hungarians on nationalism, xenophobia
A Polish archbishop warned the leaders of Poland and Hungary, traditionally Catholic countries, about their authoritarian direction. He said the two peoples should stand together to defend Christian values and face national challenges.