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Symposium celebrates donation of Father Neuhaus’ papers to university

A symposium was held at The Catholic University of America to celebrate the completion of the cataloging of nearly 100 boxes of papers by Father Neuhaus donated to the school's American Catholic History Research Center and University Archives.

Hispanic experience, mental health issues to be raised at Vatican

As a university campus minister, Nick Lopez helps people recognize signs of anxiety or depression in students. He will raise this and other issues at a week-long gathering to prepare for next fall's Synod of Bishops on youth.

One goal for delegate is to bring greater awareness to religious life

De La Salle Christian Brother Javier Hansen, 27, will discuss at a Vatican gathering of young adults next week his perspective on vocations and the reactions from his high school students.

Youth synod delegate sees relationships as critical for ministry

Youth minister Katie Prejean-McGrady, one of three delegates from U.S. going to a pre-synod gathering next week at the Vatican, agrees that Pope Francis' vision of walking with young people is what works best.

Retired pope says criticism against Pope Francis is ‘foolish prejudice’

UPDATED - On the eve of the fifth anniversary of Pope Francis' election, retired Pope Benedict XVI defended the continuity of the church's teaching under his successor and dismissed those who criticize the pope's theological foundations.

Inside CatholicPhilly.com – Pope Francis at Five

In this edition of Inside CatholicPhilly.com, editor Matt Gambino and producer Gina Christian discuss the leadership of Pope Francis, now celebrating his fifth year as the shepherd of the Catholic Church.

Pope Francis changed the conversation, but can he change the culture?

Matthew Manion hopes more Catholics make choices to change the culture, developing the humility of a Pope Francis to encounter those most in need and the courage of a Pope Benedict to try new things.

7th Grade Visitation Day

oin us at Bishop Shanahan High School on Wednesday, March 14th for 7th Grade Visitation Day.

Conversations That Matter: Our Schools: A Discussion on Racial Bias for Teachers, Administrators, Counselors and School Ministers

We invite you to participate in a day of listening and dialog on April 27th, from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., that promises to offer a new and hopeful perspective on this societal wound, and how it affects our schools.

March Philly Fish Fry

 Philly Fish Fry is a monthly Lindy Hop social dance held at the University of Pennsylvania. All are welcome!