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‘Lean on each other,’ advises couple married 75 years
Married for 75 years, Joseph Farr and his wife, Ann, say that they believe they've found the secret to making a marriage last.
Case on transfer of Archbishop Sheen’s body goes back to N.Y. court
The transfer of the remains of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen is seen as a key factor in the progress of his sainthood cause, opened in 2002 by the Peoria Diocese. The cause was suspended by the diocese in 2014.
Carroll goalie turns away 73 shots, freezes 3-3 tie with Bonner
In a game last Friday, Bonner's offense peppered Archbishop Carroll's Jacob George with 76 shots on goal. Meanwhile his counterpart, Bonner goalie Connor Lewis, notched 22 saves.
Ashes, daily fasting: Eastern Catholics focus on God during Lent
BEIRUT (CNS) — At the Monastery of St. Francis of Assisi in Bayada, north of Beirut, faithful gathered for Ash Monday Mass in the chapel Feb. 12. In the Maronite Catholic Church, ashes are distributed on Monday, two days ahead of the Latin rite’s traditional Ash Wednesday distribution. This allows Catholics to observe 40 days […]
This Lent, learn ways to turn cold hearts to light of Christ
The Gospel for Feb. 14, Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent, recalls Jesus' formula for almsgiving, prayer and fasting. See our suggestions for each practice, leading to hearts dispelled of darkness on the journey to Easter.
Pope, Melkite patriarch formalize full communion
Formalizing their unity in the intimate setting of the chapel of the papal residence, Pope Francis and Melkite Patriarch Joseph Absi concelebrated Mass together in the presence of members of the Melkite synod of bishops.
Guam archbishop under investigation greets pope at general audience
Archbishop Apuron has been away from Guam during a Vatican-led investigation of allegations that he sexually abused several boys, allegations he strongly disputes.
Fleeing gangs in El Salvador, woman finds safe haven in U.S.
Belinda, a native of El Salvador, lights up a room with her smile -- until she recounts her fear of violent gangs in San Salvador, fleeing to escape them and spending months in jail in the United States.
With Mercedarians, Anne DeSantis leads ministry to the divorced
The parishioner of Corpus Christi in Lansdale deepened her faith through the Mercedarian Fathers. As director of the St. Raymond Nonnatus Foundation, she is "reaching out to people who are suffering, supporting marriage and families in all ways.”
Muslims who desecrated statue ordered to memorize Quran verses about Mary
The judge said her decision was meant to teach the young men about Islam's respect and love for Mary.