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Sister Catherine Georgine Portner, longtime teacher, dies at 99
The Sister of St. Francis of Philadelphia, a native of Mahanoy City, Pa., was a teacher or principal at Catholic schools in four dioceses for most of her 81 years in religious life.
Deacon Charles Pavonarius of St. Jerome Parish dies at 80
A Philadelphia native, graduate of Northeast Catholic High School and U.S. Army veteran, "Deacon Charlie" was ordained in 1992. He is remembered for his humility, prayer and ministry -- with his wife by his side.
Sister Monica Mikutel, 102, dies in the 85th year of religious life
The Sister of the Holy Family of Nazareth entered the congregation in 1933. She served 62 years as a nurse at Nazareth Hospital, Philadelphia, and earned her bachelor's in nursing in 1958 at Villanova.
Sister Elizabeth Ledger dies at 90; taught in three dioceses
After attending St. Francis of Assisi Grade School in Norristown and West Catholic High School in Philadelphia, she entered the Sisters of St. Joseph in 1952 with the name Sister M. Helen Anita.
Sister of St. Joseph dies in 68th year of religious life
Sister Regina Brown, S.S.J., died at age 86. A graduate of Nativity School in Port Richmond and Little Flower High School, she went on to teach in schools in Philadelphia and Camden.
Bishop Shanahan High School Open House
The archdiocesan high school in Downingtown, Chester County will open its doors to prospective students on November 12. Tour the school, meets its leaders and students, and visit demonstration classes.
Doylestown parish school hosts 39th annual craft fair
Our Lady of Mount Carmel School will host over 100 artists and crafters at its holiday market, which will also feature a "Bulldog Bistro" and boutique area.
St. Teresa of Calcutta retreat coming to Malvern
All women are invited to this retreat that will be directed by a former close associate of St. Teresa of Calcutta, Father Thomas Sullivan. A first-class relic of the saint and the presence of her Missionaries of Charity are also featured.
Communion, not competition, is key to job growth, pope says
Working for economic growth based on increased consumption without concern for creating dignified jobs and protecting the environment "is a bit like riding a bicycle with a flat tire: It's dangerous," Pope Francis said.
Utah bishop calls patriarch’s visit inspiring, blessing for all Catholics
Cardinal Rai's Oct. 20 visit to Utah was part of a U.S. trip that included various stops at Maronite parishes and his participation in the 2017 In Defense of Christians Summit in Washington Oct. 24-26.