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Supreme Court hears oral arguments in death penalty case
A death penalty case argued before the U.S. Supreme Court Oct. 30 examines whether a Texas death-row inmate was given effective counsel when he was sentenced to death in 1997.
Lebanese cardinal inaugurates New York chapel to St. Charbel
Cardinal Bechara Rai, patriarch of Maronite Catholics, inaugurated a chapel to Lebanon's St. Charbel in St. Patrick's Cathedral. The chapel is the first of its kind outside Lebanon.
Warrington Catholic school prays rosary on Fatima centenary
Students of St. Joseph/St. Robert School gathered in the parish prayer garden to pray together on the 100th anniversary of Mary's apparitions to children in Fatima, Portugal.
Catholic leaders welcome more troops in Central Africa, but want weapons
"Armed groups are going around our country, killing and maiming people. Unless concrete action is taken to disarm and resist them, nothing can be achieved," said Bishop Nestor-Desire Nongo-Aziagbia of Bossangoa.
Financial literacy was theme for day at Roman Catholic HS
A free program by Customers Bank was offered at the archdiocesan high school for freshmen to learn topics such as filling out the FAFSA college financial aid form, understanding a pay stub and buying a car.
‘We must remember compassion is contagious,’ says Pacem honoree
Widad Akreyi selfless commitment to human rights for all inspired the Pacem in Terris Peace and Freedom Coalition to select her as the 47th recipient of the award first given in 1964.
Young adult night offers chance to “Stump the Priest!” with faith questions
A Montgomery County young adult group will host a new Q&A session with local clergy on Nov. 14.
Our Lady of Peace will host a two-day Christmas bazaar
Holiday shoppers can enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner with Santa at the fun-filled event, which will be held on Nov. 17 and 18.
Notre Dame de Lourdes School will host a “ladies night out” on Nov. 10
The event will offer holiday shopping and light fare in a relaxed social setting.
Bishops question federal agents’ detention of child with cerebral palsy
Rosa Maria Hernandez, who is in the country without documents, was en route to a hospital for emergency gall bladder surgery in Corpus Christi when federal agents first detained and held her Oct. 10.