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Roman Catholic uses its own ‘Philly Special’ to grab PCL title
The legendary Palestra was the scene of another taut Catholic League championship as Roman topped Bonner-Prendergast, 51-49, in a game that saw nine lead changes and one final-minute play for the history books -- watch our video.
St. Mary Parish cooks up Lenten menu
The weekly dinners include a selection of fish and pasta, as well as dessert, raffles and fellowship.
The shifting ages for confirmation: A history
In the Western tradition, Catholics received the sacraments of Eucharist and confirmation not as infants, as in the Eastern churches. Church law allows bishops discretion for setting the age of reception.
The new normal: 7th, 8th graders now to receive confirmation
Archbishop Charles Chaput approved the new mandatory standard for receiving the sacrament, since older students in Catholic schools and PREP programs have a "much better understanding" than 4th, 5th or 6th graders.
Program focused on mental health helps students in Catholic schools
Through a partnership with archdiocesan schools, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Omaha is supplying a licensed mental health therapist to provide direct therapy services at each school one half-day per week.
Christian leaders reopen Church of the Holy Sepulcher after ’emergency’
UPDATED - Christian leaders in the Holy Land reopened the Church of the Holy Sepulcher Feb. 28 after the Israeli government set up a negotiating team to resolve a municipal dispute over property taxes.
Muslims (literally) hold key to Jerusalem’s Church of the Holy Sepulcher
Since the seventh century, the family of Wajeeh Nuseibeh, 69, has handed down the responsibility for opening the door to the burial place of Jesus as away of avoiding ownership disputes by Christians.
Coping with school shootings: surreal part of U.S. students’ routine
When classes resume at Stoneman Douglas on a modified schedule Feb. 28, they will face all their usual routines and challenges right up against the horrific memories of the fear and loss of just two weeks before.
Troubles behind them, teens show kids a better way to live
Three young men in the Peer Council program of De La Salle Vocational, a Catholic Social Services agency, told young students of Our Lady of Port Richmond School how to avoid making big mistakes in life, and where to find people who care.
Back to work after recess, members of Congress get calls on DACA
UPDATED - Catholic bishops asked people to call their senators and representatives and urge them to protect "Dreamers" from deportation; provide them a path to citizenship; and to avoid "any damage to existing protections for families and unaccompanied minors in the process."