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Spirituality of humble priest, one step from sainthood, apt for today
Father Solanus Casey, a 20th-century priest who aided the poor in Detroit's soup kitchens, served as best he could without complaining. He will be named "blessed" next week, and a Mass in Philadelphia will celebrate his holy example.
Texas shooting draws focus on security at churches
An expert advises churches, where violence has increased in recent years, to form volunteer security teams. Properly trained volunteers can be the “eye and ears” of the church -- and armed.
Norristown parish hosts annual Christmas Bazaar Nov. 10
The long-standing tradition for St. Teresa of Avila Parish offers fun for the entire family, featuring raffle baskets, silent auction items, food, drinks, children's activities, vendors' wares and a chance for a vacation to the Bahamas.
Participants at Trenton encuentro share faith, best ministry practices
The daylong event, conducted in Spanish and sponsored by the diocesan Office of Pastoral Life and Mission and Hispanic Ministry Initiatives, drew more than 150 parish-level Hispanic ministry leaders, including many encuentro delegates.
Court lifts stay of construction on Pennsylvania natural gas pipeline
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia ended the stay Nov. 8 because the parties opposed to the Atlantic Sunrise pipeline that filed the motion "have not satisfied the stringent requirements for a stay pending court review."
Worsening natural disasters prompt greater awareness of climate change
More frequent and intense storms are impacting charities such as the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. "Instead of 100-year floods, we're seeing 1,000-year floods," said the society's CEO, and she expects more in the years ahead.
Living Bridges hosts Marian Family Day
The day-long retreat open for everyone will be held Nov. 26 at Malvern Retreat House and includes Mass, confession, talks, activities for children, dinner, a healing service and benediction.
Pope recognizes martyrdom of sister killed in Somalia in 2006
Consolata Sister Leonella Sgorbati and her bodyguard were gunned down as they left a children's hospital where she worked in Mogadishu. Pope Francis also recognized a U.S.-born mother and widow who died in 1957.
Pope puts John Paul I on path to sainthood, declares him ‘venerable’
It marks the first major step on the path to sainthood for the pope who died in 1978 at the age of 65, shocking the world and a church that had just mourned the death of Blessed Paul VI.
Pope John Paul I’s speeches showed warmth, sense of history
During his brief pontificate in 1978, Pope John Paul I delivered 19 speeches -- many of which included folksy stories and examples from his own life.