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World-renowned Irish tenor Emmet Cahill coming to St. Kevin’s
The parish in Springfield, Delaware County will host a concert of sacred and secular Irish music, which "speaks of subjects like love and loss and emigration," said Cahill, this Thursday night. Learn how to win two tickets.
After Vatican verdict, Guam archbishop apologizes for predecessor’s ‘harm’
Archbishop Michael J. Byrnes said a new chapter of humility, repentance and healing has opened for the Catholic Church in Guam following a Vatican verdict against his predecessor.
Vatican releases full text of contested letter from Pope Benedict
Five days after releasing only a portion of a letter from retired Pope Benedict XVI regarding a collection of books about the theology of Pope Francis, the Vatican Secretariat for Communication released the complete text of the letter.
Imitate St. Pio’s life, don’t forget poor, marginalized, pope says
Many people admire St. Padre Pio, but too few imitate him, especially in his care for the weak, the sick and those who modern culture treats as disposable, Pope Francis said during Mass at Padre Pio's shrine.
Children’s well-being sacrificed to adults’ sexual whims, new book says
Law professor Helen Alvare says the U.S. government once made guarding the well-being of children a top priority but now has abandoned their interests in favor of the sexual wishes of their parents.
St. Cyril’s series welcomes Catholics Returning Home
In a series of six consecutive Tuesday evening sessions beginning April 24, St. Cyril of Jerusalem Parish in Jamison invites non-practicing Catholics for informal sharing and an update of the Catholic faith.
Pregame prayer, solid teamwork clinched win for Loyola, says nun-chaplain
"Our team is so great and they don't care who makes the points as long as we win the game," Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, 98, told a reporter with truTV.
St. William hosts free performance of Pergolesi’s ‘Stabat Mater’
The parish continues its concert series with a return engagement by the Northeast Oratorio and Orchestra Societies on March 18.
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.