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St. Mary Parish Christmas Craft Show and Bazaar
Find the perfect gift, shop for beautifully crafted designs from local artisans and enjoy food and chances at the two-day bazaar Nov. 17 and 18 at the parish in Schwenksville, Montgomery County.
Coming into Communion: Realized Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter
Father David Ousley, Pastor of St. John the Baptist Anglican Catholic Church, Bridgeport, Pa. will discuss the history and theology of the Ordinariate and the experience of Anglicans coming into the communion of the Catholic Church.
In Turkey, most Iraqi refugees miss school as families await resettlement
The relocation process could end up taking years, leaving children without education for just as long.
Cardinal praises USCCB for century of working for ‘a more just society’
As it developed from its formation as the National Catholic War Council to the present-day USCCB, the conference has never wavered "in that commitment to Christian charity."
Holy Land ‘custos’ sees greater cooperation between Catholics, Orthodox
The metaphorical but impenetrable walls that separated Catholics, Greek Orthodox and Armenian Orthodox in the Holy Land are beginning to crumble.
Black ink in view for archdiocese’s finances, in short term and long
New audited financial statements for the Philadelphia Archdiocese show a manageable deficit that may be at break-even by next year. Underfunded obligations have seen a dramatic positive swing of $213 million in five years.
2017-2016 Audited Financial Statements of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia
See the statements for the archdiocesan Office for Financial Services and 14 additional Catholic entities.
Pope sends condolences after quake kills hundreds in Iran, Iraq
The U.S. Geological Survey said the Nov. 12 quake was centered 19 miles outside Halabja, Iraq. It was felt as far west as the Mediterranean coast.
Keep lamp of faith alive with oil of charity, pope says
Acts of charity and kindness make a person's faith shine in this world and help ensure that it will shine forever in the afterlife, Pope Francis said.
Couples need help forming, following their consciences, pope says
Marriage and family life are blessings for individuals and for society, but both are filled with difficult choices that Catholic couples must be helped to face prayerfully and in the light of their consciences, Pope Francis said.