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Civility must guide debate on social challenges, USCCB president says
Acknowledging wide divisions in the country over issues such as health care, immigration reform, taxes and abortion, the president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops called for civility to return to the public debate.
Nuncio: Bishops must focus on youth, evangelization, Jesus
"The Holy Father has demanded of bishops that their mission requires passion," Archbishop Pierre said Nov 13, the first day of their fall general assembly in Baltimore. "We need to have the passion of young lovers and wise elders."
Designer Bag Bingo coming to Abington church
The fundraiser including great prizes and a raffle will be held Sunday afternoon, Dec. 10 at Our Lady Help of Christians Church in time for the Christmas shopping season.
El Paso and Ciudad Juarez: sister cities, worlds apart
Before more barriers were installed and security was increased at the border, people from El Paso and Ciudad Juarez would go stroll in each other's cities every weekend to relax, work and visit family. The two towns functioned as one unit.
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.