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Trappists’ gift of silence and simplicity are gifts the world needs
As "lovers of prayer ... of sobriety, of unity in charity," Trappist monks and nuns are witnesses to today's culture that "too often leads to the desire for goods and artificial paradises," Pope Francis said in Rome.
For Jonathan’s Sake – Beyond the Broken Heart grief support group
A grief support group to address feelings of parent after the loss of a child due to the disease of addiction. An informational session will be held on October 5th in preparation for a 6 week professionally facilitated support group.
Fired Vatican auditor says he was forced out by papal reform’s foes
The Vatican responded to the accusation of accountant Libero Milone, saying he "illegally hired an external company" to spy on church workers, and would have been prosecuted for it if he had not resigned in June.
Church group accuses pope of ‘heresies’ in papal teaching on marriage
The letter originally was signed by 40 people, including several dozen priests and scholars, and delivered to Pope Francis in August. When they did not receive a response, they released the letter publicly Sept. 24 and launched a website.
Blessed Rother a ‘torch of hope’ for church and world, says cardinal
Oklahoma native priest Father Stanley Rother, martyred in Guatemala in 1981, was beatified in his home archdiocese Sept. 23. He was remembered by family and faithful who grew up with him.
Hurricane devastation in Puerto Rico is ‘apocalyptic,’ priest says
The aftermath of back-to-back hurricanes has left a pile of emotions as high as the debris: sadness, desperation from lack of communication and loss of power for perhaps six months, and more intense suffering among those already poor.
St. William opens new series with concert honoring the Blessed Mother
The Northeast Philadelphia parish will present a program of choral music in honor of the Blessed Mother on Oct. 15.
Pope makes surprise visit to Rome rehabilitation center
Pope Francis, continuing his Friday afternoon visits to people who are suffering or in need of encouragement, visited a facility for people with neurological disorders or nerve damage.
Special collection will aid Diocese of St. Thomas in U.S. Virgin Islands
The diocese, led by a former priest of Philadelphia, Bishop Herbert Bevard, was devastated by Hurricane Irma. The parish collection may be taken up for the diocese over the next three weekends.
Philadelphia Catholic League standings
See the records for league play through Sept. 21 for football (Blue and Red Divisions), boys' soccer, girls' soccer and field hockey.