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Sister M. Anna William Doyle, 78, dies at Camilla Hall
The native of Philadelphia and Ascension of Our Lord Parish ministered with the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary for 60 years, teaching in the Philadelphia Archdiocese and three other dioceses.
Deacon Thomas Woods, former business exec, dies at 81
The permanent deacon ordained in 1994 was raised by an aunt and uncle after the death of his parents. He was educated at St. Thomas More High School and Villanova University before working in sales at Campbell Soup Co.
Do not pay for Mass, redemption is free, pope says
Christians can make a silent prayer during Mass or donate money to offer a Mass for a loved one who is in need or passed away, but should never feel obliged to make a payment, the pope said.
Miracles attributed to Pope Paul VI, Romero clear way for sainthood
Pope Francis signed decrees for the causes of 13 men and women -- among them a pope, an archbishop, two young laywomen and a number of priests and nuns.
Families praise cardinal’s plan to expand parish outreach to them
Those who attended the Mass where Cardinal Wuerl issued a new pastoral plan for parishes to implement "Amoris Laetitia" said they welcomed the cardinal's initiative to expand and strengthen outreach to married couples and families.
Blue Mass celebrated as ‘source of comfort, encouragement’ for police
"Every day you put your lives on the line to keep the citizens of our city safe, and build bonds of trust," Archbishop Lori said in his homily.
Pope sends prayers, condolences after Papua New Guinea quake
The magnitude 7.5 quake severed communications and blocked roads in the country's central region, hindering assessment of the scale of the destruction.
For some, sitting back in the face of violence just won’t do
The No Boundaries Coalition is a Catholic Campaign for Human Development-funded grass-roots organization working to break down barriers between people, boost understanding and communication, and, ultimately, reduce violence.
Good relations with lawmakers key to ‘vocation’ as lobbyist
Before his retirement as executive director of the Pennsylvania Catholic Conference, Robert O’Hara reflects on his 21 years representing the Catholic Church in the state capitol on a range of issues, including Catholic education.
This Sunday, St. Patrick’s Day parade steps off in Phila.
Plans are afoot for the 248th annual parade celebrating the patron saint of Ireland on Sunday, March 11. Archbishop Chaput will celebrate Mass at 9 a.m. in Philadelphia, and the parade begins at noon.