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‘Vianney,’ drama on power of confession, coming to local parish
St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish in West Chester will host the play on the life of St. John Vianney Nov. 9. His story shows God's grace in helping people to become merciful, through the sacrament of penance, says the parish's pastor.
Pence rebukes U.N. efforts to help Christians, announces Middle East trip
Since the organization "failed" to help Christians and other minority religious communities aid from the United States would be routed through the U.S. Agency for International Development and "faith-based and private organizations" to help those who are persecuted.
Bishop Cantu asks U.S. to support inclusive governance in Afghanistan
Bishop Oscar Cantu of Las Cruces, New Mexico, offered three officials in President Donald Trump's administration a set of principles Oct. 26 to help guide U.S. actions in the troubled country.
Healing Mass and baptism in the Holy Spirit to be celebrated
Candidates for the rite within a Mass Nov. 2 at St. Katherine Church in Wayne will reaffirm their baptism and confirmation commitment for a deeper personal relationship with the Lord.
St. Joseph Sister Joan Anna Lyons dies, was religious sister for 68 years
The former Sister Saint Christopher, a native of Camden, N.J., entered the congregation in 1949 and went on to teach in schools of the Philadelphia Archdiocese and the Allentown and Camden dioceses.
Pope asks U.S. to welcome migrants, urges migrants to respect laws
Pope Francis was speaking with teens participating in a program of the international network of "Scholas Occurrentes." At the event, the host asked the pope for a message to immigrants in the United States.
Auschwitz program offers participants chance to examine ethics questions
The program invites graduate students and young professionals to a 12-day seminar trip through Germany and Poland within respective departments of study: business, journalism, law, medical and seminary.
Sister Marian Teresa Brophy, 93, dies at Camilla Hall
The native of Most Blessed Sacrament Parish in Philadelphia entered the I.H.M congregation in 1944. She taught in schools of the Philadelphia Archdiocese and in Chile and Peru, and was a DRE in Camden.
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.