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Kids start day with healthy breakfast, thanks to long-term partnership
Nutritional Development Services and the USDA have been serving free meals at area Catholic schools for 47 years. In the region almost 9,000 students a day receive a nutritious breakfast at schools like St. Monica in South Philadelphia.
West Catholic’s girls making believers of opponents in state tourney
At 14-12, West Catholic’s resume is not awe-inspiring, but the Lady Burrs’ level of play is beginning to reach such a level. They credit team closeness and a tough Catholic League schedule.
Miami Archdiocese offers prayers after bridge collapse
Authorities in Florida's Miami-Dade area said at least six people have died but the number could rise as they search through the rubble of a pedestrian bridge that collapsed March 15 near Florida International University.
Shortage of low-income affordable housing reaches crisis stage
The situation in New Orleans is typical of cities across the country. Low- and moderate-income people struggle to find a place that they can afford, is safe and is in good condition.
CCA Night with the 76ers supports outreach to all
The Philadelphia 76ers are one of pro basketball’s most exciting teams, and now Catholic parishioners can enjoy a fun night watching the team March 19, all to benefit the annual Catholic Charities Appeal.
Info night for diaconate coming in April
Catholic men who are discerning service as an ordained permanent deacon are invited with their wives to a meeting at the seminary on April 19.
Topping Malvern Prep, St. Joe’s Prep hockey squad heads to finals
The Hawks' 5-3 win over the Friars sets up the title game Monday, March 19 in the 39th annual Flyers Cup tournament. Malvern clawed back from an early 5-1 deficit to make it a game.
Pakistan bishops meet pope, hope he will visit their country
Sitting in a small circle with Pope Francis in the papal library, five bishops of Pakistan felt like they were having a family discussion, including about their problems, said Archbishop Joseph Arshad of Islamabad-Rawalpindi.
‘Hidden jewel’ St. Mary-of-the-Woods in Indiana now a national landmark
Last fall, the grounds of the college and of the Sisters of Providence were listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the St. Mary-of-the-Woods National Historic District.
Christian activists say militias target religious minorities in Syria
Jihadists allied with Turkey are hunting down religious minorities to kill them in Syria's northwest, Christian activists warn, as Turkey and its allies have encircled the Kurdish-held town of Afrin and are relentlessly pushing through.