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Men and women religious called ‘witnesses’ to light of Christ in world
Consecrated men and women reflect the light of Christ and are witnesses to that light "in a world that is often shrouded in shadow," Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin of Newark, New Jersey, said Jan. 29.
Students become ‘servant leaders’ at Catholic Schools Week event
More than 800 kids from local Catholic schools put aside their books and rolled up their sleeves to help the area’s needy on Monday, Jan. 29 in a project sponsored by archdiocesan Nutritional Development Services.
Catholic Schools Week events around the Archdiocese of Philadelphia
Forty-five Catholic grade schools, high schools and schools of special education are hosting events all week, including numerous pep rallies in anticipation of the Eagles playing in (and winning) Super Bowl LII.
As special-needs students mainstream at parish school, it’s win-win for all
From classes to lunch to recess, students with sight or hearing impairments make new friendships at Holy Innocents School, whose students better understand those from St. Lucy and Archbishop Ryan Schools.
South Korean bishop hopes Winter Olympics are steppingstone to peace
Bishop Lee of Uijeongbu, which borders North Korea, said: "North Korea's participation is meaningful as it is a step forward to a new era of peace by ending the long-lasting struggles.
Pope asks Vatican abuse expert to review new information on Chilean bishop
The pope was sending Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna of Malta to review the matter after the pope received "some information recently with regards to the case" of Bishop Barros..
St. Mary Interparochial set model for Catholic schools 50 years ago
Celebrating its golden anniversary, the Old City school traces its roots back to the 18th century. But its founding in 1968 would be a template for the regional Catholic schools formed in recent years across the archdiocese.
Vatican spokesman insists pope, aides are united on approach to China
Catholics who have accused top members of the Roman Curia of making overtures to China's communist government without the knowledge of Pope Francis are "fostering confusion and controversy," said the director of the Vatican press office.
Pastor, principal awarded for unique plan to revive school
The leaders of St. Andrew School, Drexel Hill, will receive a national Catholic honor this spring, along with three others in the Philadelphia Archdiocese -- the most of any diocese in the United States.
Irish government to hold referendum on right to life of mother, child
If passed, the vote would allow parliament to legislate for abortion. Health Minister Simon Harris has said in this case he would bring forward a proposal to permit abortion on request up to eight weeks' gestation.