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Pilgrims stream to Ardsley, and the Child’s image heals a parish
During the Christmas season, including the one just past, Queen of Peace Church in Ardsley received an unusual number of daily visitors to its Nativity scene, one of the most magnificent in the archdiocese. The work of love has helped smooth a parish merger.
Firm will plan sale, development of St. Katharine Drexel property
Aquinas Realty Partners has been chosen by the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament to plan the sale and redevelopment of the order's motherhouse in Bensalem, possibly as an over-55 community.
Couple celebrates new home, mourn pilot lost in crash that took old home
In March 2017, Deacon Norm Keller and his wife, Barbara, lost their home in Marietta after a private plane crashed into their front yard and exploded.
Bishops ‘encouraged’ by consensus that DACA solution ‘urgently needed’
Catholic bishops cautioned against "unrelated or controversial elements of immigration policy -- especially those that jeopardize the sanctity of families -- into the bipartisan solution for the 'Dreamers,'" said Bishop Joe Vasquez.
German bishop urges church debate on blessing same-sex unions
The vice president of the German bishops' conference said a Catholic blessing, "something not to be confused with a wedding ceremony," should be considered in the country that recently legalized gay marriage.
Pope faces challenge of restoring trust in wake of Peru, Chile scandals
UPDATED -- When Pope Francis embarks on his fourth visit to South America, he will face the enormous task of restoring trust and encouraging healing after scandals in both countries left many wounded and angry at the Catholic Church.
Canada: Groups fight policy that bases job grants on abortion support
The policy requires all applicants to the Canada Summer Jobs program to sign a statement attesting support for "safe and legal" abortion and gender identity theory.
‘Amoris Laetitia’ calls for new pastoral approach, cardinal says
Difficulties in embracing "Amoris Laetitia," Pope Francis' apostolic exhortation on the family, probably are tied to difficulties in accepting its new attitude and approach to providing pastoral care, said Cardinal Pietro Parolin.
Dialogue, not denial: Pope finds strength in valuing differences
The purpose of dialogue is not to achieve a homogenized unity, but to move toward a community and a world where differences are not threatening, but enriching and therefore cannot be manipulated by those who want to sow fear, hatred and violence.
Relevant Radio launches live, interactive family rosary program
Starting Jan. 15, the new program aims to bring together people across the United States to pray the rosary at the same time. "This has never happened before," said the head of the Catholic radio network.