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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!
Haitian immigrant back home working for CRS says faith gives her hope
Cassandra Bissainthe said she relies on her Catholic faith, which inspires her "to look for the positive" in a country where people continue to struggle with a high rate of poverty and the long-lasting effects of natural disasters.
Catholic Democrats ask Pennsylvania parishes to avoid partisanship
A letter faxed four days before the election asked parish leaders in the 18th Congressional District to advise parishioners to form their consciences using guidelines established by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops before voting.