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Sister Mary Richard Donahue, 91, dies in Camilla Hall
The Sister, Servant of the Immaculate Heart of Mary was a member of the congregation for 65 years, teaching and leading schools in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and Diocese of Charleston.
Laity taking their rightful place in pro-life work, ministry
Building a culture of life is not solely the work of bishops and ordained clergy. Laypeople take the lead in diocesan and parish settings, and in independent organizations, to make the case for life.
Belgian Catholics concerned about abuse of country’s euthanasia law
On Jan. 9, the Belgian church's Cathobel news agency published an article saying the Federal Euthanasia Control and Evaluation Commission violated its statutes by failing to refer suspected legal abuses for investigation.
Mass offers mothers, families solace after infant loss and miscarriage
For nearly a decade, the candlelit vigil Mass has offered women and families who have lost infant children or miscarried a place to pray together in Houston.
Event aims to continue prayers following March for Life
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops is launching what it calls a virtual pilgrimage through the "9 Days for Life" event, asking Catholics and people of goodwill to participate, in person or via social media, in a variety of prayers.
Priest says family honor often pressures pregnant Lebanese women
Although people in the United States are preparing for the annual March for Life in Washington and other cities, no such preparations are underway in Lebanon, where abortion continues to be a taboo issue.
Trump comments ‘harsh, offensive,’ Vatican newspaper says
In the past few days, the paper reported, "the tension on the theme of immigration has risen noticeably."
Walls between respect life, social justice camps come tumbling down
The desire to protect human dignity from conception to natural death is increasingly being embraced by Catholics, bringing together the respect life advocates and the social justice advocates to carry out the church's call to missionary discipleship.
How the Civil War created a separate Catholic America
A talk by author William Kurtz on Jan. 24 at the Union League explores how the war led Catholics, especially Irish and Germain Catholics, to become both more American and more Catholic at the same time.
Addictions Mass coming to St. Eleanor Church
The parish in Collegeville will host the Mass, plus confessions and adoration, on Saturday morning, Jan. 27. Participants will draw strength from one another in the power of faith for those suffering from addiction.