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St. Jude School lauds Mercy sisters, donates to charities

The Chalfont Catholic school's Mercy Day Sept. 22 started with Mass, continued with art wrok to thank the Sisters of Mercy at the school and raised money for the missions and storm relief through a Penny Race.

Sister Mary Scullion to speak at Cabrini University

The advocate for the homeless and the mentally ill will give two free public talks on Oct. 24 at Cabrini University, where she is serving as an Executive in Residence.

Fatima100 Conference

Come and commemorate 100 years since the apparitions in Fatima. Sponsored by the Knights of the Immaculate and the Pro-Life Educational Foundation.

Cranaleith Harvest Festival

Cranaleith Spiritual Center will be hosting a Harvest Festival on Sunday, October 8, 2017, noon to 4 p.m.

Seeing With Spiritual Eyes: A Contemplative Walk

Take an afternoon to yourself to let your eyes drink in the beauty of God's nearness as you wander through the diverse and beautiful grounds at Cranaleith.

Who’s got spirit? Mercy Career and Tech does

Mercy Career and Technical High School held its annual Mercy Week in September for school spirit activities and students' volunteer projects to benefit the local community.

Bishops, pope call for prayers after ‘unspeakable terror’ of mass shooting

The only response to shooting that left 50 dead in Las Vegas, said Cardinal Daniel DiNardo, "is to do good -- for no matter what the darkness, it will never overcome the light. May the Lord of all gentleness surround all those who are suffering from this evil."

Nerves, and feet, of steel: Teen kickers identify with Eagles’ hero

La Salle High School place kickers Dan Karrash and Jake Gandolfo agree with Philadelphia Eagles kicker Jake Elliott, he of the last-second game-winning kick against the Giants, that their job requires mental toughness. They help each other no matter who gets the call to kick.

Walk draws young people for prayer and pro-life witness in Phila.

The third annual event sponsored by the archdiocesan Office for Life and Family on Sept. 24 featured nationally known speakers, live music and prayer that inspired attendees to create a culture of life.

Vatican diplomat also wanted in Canada on child porn charges

Police in Windsor, Ontario, issued a statement Sept. 28 saying, "A Canada-wide arrest warrant has been issued for Carlo Capella, a 50-year-old male, for the charges of: access(ing) child pornography, possess(ing) child pornography and distribut(ing) child pornography."