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Nation’s leaders urged to ‘engage in real debate’ on curbing gun violence
Such debate is essential because "violence in our society will not be solved by a single piece of legislation, and many factors contribute to what we see going on all around us," said Bishop Frank J. Dewane of Venice, Florida.
Overbrook parish will host retreat on healing from divorce
Author and speaker Rose Sweet will lead a day-long workshop Nov. 18 at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Philadelphia, which concludes with the celebration of Mass.
Detroit Catholics at ‘fever pitch’ over beatification of Father Casey
For decades during the Great Depression and afterward, Capuchin Franciscan Father Solanus Casey was the "go-to" guy for those who were sick, poor, afflicted or discouraged in their faith.
Irish nun wins prize, says money to go to health clinic in South Sudan
Loreto Sister Orla Treacy was awarded the 2017 Hugh O'Flaherty International Humanitarian Award, which commemorates the Irish priest's role in saving more than 6,000 Jews and Allied personnel in World War II.
Bethany House a ‘retreat’ for women discerning consecrated life
Five women discerning religious life moved into a former Minneapolis convent where they are dedicating the academic year to prayer, quiet and spiritual direction while living in community with like-minded women.
Philippine bishops begin prayer vigil to protest deaths in war on drugs
An archbishop called on the faithful to pray the rosary daily until Dec. 8, and for repentance. Between 3,900 and 12,000 suspected drug dealers and addicts have been killed since President Duterte took office.
Hundreds celebrate their faith on St. Martin de Porres’ day
The joyful and reverent Mass Friday night at St. Athanasius Church drew young people along with Knights and Ladies of Peter Claver. It was held on the feast of the patron saint of African-American Catholics.
Pope names women as undersecretaries of office for laity, family, life
The appointments of Gabriella Gambino, a bioethics professor at Rome's Tor Vergata University, and Linda Ghisoni, a judge on the regional tribunal of the Diocese of Rome, were announced Nov. 7 at the Vatican.
Italian philosopher writes ‘intellectual biography’ of Pope Francis
The book, available only in Italian, looks at the education and study that laid the foundation for the thought of Pope Francis, the former Jorge Mario Bergoglio.
Clergy assignment changes announced
Archbishop Chaput announced appointments Nov. 7 for one priest and three permanent deacons.