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Cathedral Basilica set to host sacred liturgies of Holy Week
Archbishop Charles Chaput will lead several rites in the holiest days for Christians -- the sacred triduum -- leading up to the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ at Easter. See the full schedule and a link to all archdiocesan parishes.
Pope: Christians may be sinners, but they can’t be corrupt, mafioso
Though they may go to church and say they are people of faith, the corrupt and "mafioso" have absolutely nothing Christian about them, Pope Francis said.
To honor Rev. King, ‘deepen’ commitment to work for justice, bishops urge
Fifty years after the assassination of the civil rights leader, "we need to ask ourselves if we are doing all we can to build the culture of love, respect and peace to which the Gospel calls us," the U.S. bishops' Administrative Committee said.
Letters to adopted children’s birth mothers draw grateful response
A suggestion that started with an Ohio Catholic school student's dream has resulted in a nationwide response of support for the birth mothers of adopted children and gratitude from the mothers themselves.
Our Lady of Peace Parish presents evening with the ‘Sensational Soul Cruisers’
The popular horn and vocal ensemble will perform music from the 1960's through the 1980's at an April 28 gala in Swarthmore.
Guam archdiocese to move offices, sell chancery, other church properties
"The move is part of archdiocesan-wide efforts related to the liquidation and sale of church property on Guam in the midst of challenging financial times and settlement of clergy sexual abuse cases."
West Chester U students chat about life, family issues with archbishop
During an evening visit March 23, Archbishop Chaput got to know some of the students who attend the university's Newman Center. He answered questions about homosexuality, contraception and the importance of family.
Interpreter of Mass, RCIA classes for deaf sees God’s hand in her effort
Along with regularly interpreting at Sunday Mass for the deaf community, Joleen Hunkins volunteered this year to be the catechist working with two young deaf women in her parish's Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults program.
Priest’s death shows fragility of peace in Central African Republic
Two forces -- the Christian-dominated Anti-Balaka and the rebel Seleka, led by Arab-speaking Islamists -- have clashed in the mineral-rich area for years.
Mass for persons with disabilities reminds of new life to come
Archbishop Chaput, who celebrated the annual Mass last Saturday, was among several participants who recognized the gifts of persons with disabilities and the hope that "they are all going to heaven."