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‘What’s more important than life?’ deacon asks Wisconsin crowd at rally
Many events were held across the country to mark the anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court's 1973 decision legalizing abortion.
Rare relic of Auschwitz saint on display at Chicago church
For Conventual Franciscan Father Robert Cook, pastor of St. Ita Parish in Chicago, St. Maximilan Kolbe isn't some far-off legendary figure.
Connelly Foundation names Tom Riley new president
The Radnor resident will lead the local philanthropic foundation that has generously donated to Catholic education for more than 60 years.
In chilly Minnesota, archbishop has warm welcome for Super Bowl visitors
"My prayer for this special weekend is that all of you -- teams, vendors, families, media and all guests -- have a safe and fun visit," said Archbishop Hebda, who has headed the archdiocese since 2016.
Soup dinner and no dessert? Valentine’s Day Ash Wednesday-style
Many people looking at their February calendars are doing a double-take with Ash Wednesday falling on Feb. 14, Valentine's Day.
In silence and in secret, Albanian nuns left legacy from communist times
Starting in 1945, Albania was ruled by the harsh and repressive communist regime led by Enver Hoxha. The government persecuted and killed hundreds of clerics and laypeople.
Deacon Manuel Beltran, 55, dies days short of receiving papal honor
Deacon Beltran, who died after a battle with cancer that had gone into remission after his visit to Lourdes, counseled Hispanic couples in the archdiocese along with his wife Becky, who accepted his papal award.
Beloved by priests, lay faithful, Father Charles Gormley dies at 93
The pastor emeritus of Mother of Divine Providence Parish in King Prussia led the parish for 14 years. His funeral Mass will be celebrated there on Friday, Feb. 2 by numerous priest friends who he affected deeply over the years.
Is yoga really a Christian exercise?
"Learn to Discern: Is it Christian or New Age?" is a retreat on the Catholic perspective on the use of yoga as a physical exercise, coming to Malvern Retreat House.
Women Afire retreat
A popular, life-changing retreat for women incorporating preaching, teaching, private prayer, Eucharistic adoration and uplifting music.