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First Indiana March for Life shows pro-life movement ‘alive and well’
The event was the culmination of efforts by the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, the Diocese of Lafayette and Right to Life of Indianapolis. Their goal was to support and raise awareness of the pro-life cause, and to promote pro-life action and legislation at the state level.
New chair at John Paul institute to focus on realities of family life
The Second Vatican Council's document on the church in the modern world was the culmination of the council's efforts "to descend from the icy heights of abstraction to respond to human lives as they really are being lived," said Jesuit Father John O'Malley, a leading historian.
On Eagles’ big day, a time to honor 28 Catholics’ exceptional service
While last Sunday's football game ended in a trip to the Super Bowl, hundreds trekked to the Cathedral to celebrate honors received by their loved ones from Pope Francis. On that day and every day, they place God first.
Spirit-Filled Evangelizers: A Women’s Retreat
The Mother Boniface Spirituality Center will offer a retreat Feb. 23-25 that explores what it means to be "fearlessly open to the workings of the Holy Spirit."
The Seventh Annual Mother-Daughter Tea
This annual event is brought to you by the Friends of FertilityCare Philadelphia, a non- profit organization committed to the promotion and use of the Creighton Model FertilityCare System and NaProTechnology in the Greater Philadelphia area.
Persecution based on religious belief is unacceptable, pope says
All people have a right to freely profess their own religious beliefs without fear of duress, Pope Francis said, calling on the world community to do more to protect the Yezidi minority.
Don’t compromise on protecting minors from abuse, pope says
Problems and conflicts must never be swept under the rug, he also said, because they can be resolved only through openness and dialogue.
Bishop Bambera: Christians can be models of unity in divisive time
Speaking at an event during the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, the bishop of Scranton envisioned Christians of all traditions coming together for prayer and to work together on a variety of activities for the common good.
Sharing ‘fake news’ makes one an accomplice in evil, pope says
People have a responsibility to check the source of what they share on social media to ensure it is not "fake news" designed to further prejudices or increase fear, Pope Francis said.
USCCB president calls for prayer after pair of school shootings
UPDATED - In a statement released Jan. 23 after the second shooting in two days, Cardinal DiNardo, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, said Christians experience the pain of the family and friends of the victims "as if it were our own."