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Pope accepts resignation of bishop after ordering priests to accept him
UPDATED - "I do not think that my apostolate in a diocese where some of the priests and lay faithful are ill disposed to have me in their midst would be effective," Bishop Peter Ebere Okpaleke wrote in a letter to the diocese.
Pope renews membership of child protection commission
Pope Francis has named nine new members to the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors, including abuse survivors or the parents of survivors, the Vatican said.
Catholics urged to affirm beauty, ‘liberating truth’ of ‘Humanae Vitae’
"Humanae Vitae" ("Of Human Life'') reaffirmed the church's teaching against the use of artificial birth control and contraceptive sterilization. Promulgated July 25, 1968, the encyclical was Blessed Paul's last.
Chaldean archbishop: Time to be ‘honest’ in dialogue with Muslims
If Christians in the Middle East are going to be "honest" with their Muslim dialogue partners, said Chaldean Archbishop Bashar Warda, Muslims will have to acknowledge that the persecution of Christians in the region did not start with the Islamic State's rise to power.
Celebrate Life Banquet honors pro-life filmmaker
Ann McElhinney, who produced two films on abortionist Kermit Gosnell, will deliver the keynote speech at the Feb. 25 gala. The event will also honor law enforcement veteran Jim Wood, who investigated Gosnell's clinic.
No drama as girls’ hoops squads move on to semifinal play
John Knebels recaps Catholic League quarterfinal action in which Neumann-Goretti cruised by West 71-42, Carroll beat Bonner-Prendie 74-51, O'Hara beat Ryan 59-36 and Wood blew past Lansdale Catholic 63-33.
Mother Boniface Spirituality Center offers retreat on ‘Walking as Friends with Christ’
The March 3 day of reflection and prayer will explore friendship with Jesus through the spoken word, music and video.
Ladies of Helena Communion Breakfast
All ladies are invited to a Buffet Breakfast of Scrambled Eggs, Creamed Chipped Beef, Breakfast Potatoes, Ham, Bacon, Belgium Waffles, Sliced Fruit, Danish, Coffee Cake, Coffee, Tea and Juices. Our inspirational guest speaker is Pat Ciarrocchi who will speak about her faith and personal growth in her talk, "A Life Journey With Many Crossroads". There will be door prizes and chances.
Nuns withdraw from ministry in Mexican city wrought by violence
An order of nuns has withdrawn from an especially violent city after the parents and sister of one of the women religious was kidnapped and killed.
Catholics urged to press Congress on passing DACA bill now
UPDATED - Members of the U.S. Senate had rejected four immigration proposals Feb. 15, leaving it unclear how lawmakers will address immigration reform and keep the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program in place.