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Vatican joins International Olympic Committee’s appeal for peace
The challenges and threats facing humanity and the planet can be confronted effectively if all people come together in "a spirit of solidarity," said Thomas Bach, president of the International Olympic Committee, in an appeal also supported by three Vatican dicasteries.
Missouri bishop offers prayers after deadly school shooting
Archbishop Mitchell T. Rozanski of St. Louis and Bishop W. Shawn McKnight of Jefferson City, Missouri, offered prayers after three people died following an Oct. 24 shooting at a high school in St. Louis.
Reverend Edward A. Pelczar
Reverend Edward A. Pelczar, Retired, Resident, Little Flower Manor, Darby, died on Wednesday, October 19, 2022.
Pope: Church’s concern for the family goes beyond focus on couples
The importance of the family for the Catholic Church and for society means that theological reflection on family life and pastoral responses to the joys and problems of families must focus on more than the relationship between a husband and wife, Pope Francis said.
Thousands honor memory, social justice advocacy of Archbishop Fiorenza
Over the course of three days, thousands honored the memory and legacy of retired Archbishop Joseph A. Fiorenza, the longtime bishop of Galveston-Houston, who died Sept. 19 in Houston at the age of 91.
Sister Genevieve Mary Simons dies at 101
Sister Genevieve Mary Simons died in Camilla Hall on September 28, 2022, in the 84th year of her religious life.
Synod report reveals need for healing, signs of hope
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia has released the results of eight months of local listening sessions, with faithful sharing their joys, concerns and a "desire to continue the conversation" as Archbishop Nelson Pérez outlines three key priorities for the church's future.
Pilgrims ‘carry their heart to Mary’s house’ to bring Christ to the world
Hundreds of area faithful, led by Archbishop Nelson Pérez, traveled to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception Oct. 15, for a day of spiritual refreshment as missionary disciples.
Bishop Shanahan student brings home hope from visit with pope
After traveling to Rome with a youth delegation led by Archbishop Nelson Pérez, junior Sam Gorman is looking to help teens "make time for listening to God, and see how he is working" in their lives.
Chesco parish offers ‘Healing in the Light of Hope’
SS. Simon and Jude Parish in West Chester will host a Nov. 7 Scripture-based meditation on finding Christ in the midst of life's storms, led by Dr. Theresa Burke.