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Free Library series features two poets from Catholic universities
James Matthew Wilson of Villanova University and Ryan Wilson of the Catholic University of America will present original works as part of the "Monday Poets" series on Oct. 2.
After repeated pinnings, Senate goes to the mat again on ACA repeal
The latest bill is one co-sponsored by Republican Sens. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina and Bill Cassidy of Louisiana. It would repeal the ACA and replace it with block grants for the states to spend as they see fit. The block grants' size, though, would shrink over time and disappear altogether in 2027.
Pro-life rally and walk Sunday in Phila. lead Respect Life Month activities
The public pro-life event Sept. 24 in Sister Cities Park will kick off the 40 Days for Life campaign locally, followed by Mass. A day for high school-age respect life leaders is coming in early October.
Archbishop’s Lecture Series goes back to the Bible
The new season of these popular talks kicks off with a presentation on Father Raymond E. Brown, one of the most influential Catholic Scripture scholars in modern times. Father Donald Senior, C.P., will survey Father Brown's work in the context of modern biblical research.
Bishop calls on U.S. to provide aid, act to resolve Rohingya crisis
The number of Rohingya Muslims fleeing to Bangladesh from persecution in Myanmar has slowed but could still be as high as half a million, even as reports suggest Muslim villages in northern Rakhine were burning as late as Sept. 21.
Bishop Braxton calls action to end racism imperative for every American
From taking a public stance at a rally to reaching out to a neighbor, racism can be addressed and overturned, the bishop said during a presentation at a Sept. 21 "teach-in" on fighting racism sponsored by the university's National Catholic School of Social Service.
Bambies get crafty at St. Hubert fall show
The Northeast Philadelphia high school's alumnae association will host a fair on Oct. 28 featuring food, fun and, of course, crafts.
Jesuits to continue working in Vatican communications
The Vatican Secretariat for Communication and the Jesuits have signed a formal agreement ensuring a Jesuit presence in Vatican media, even after the Jesuit-run Vatican Radio no longer exists as a separate entity.
Church-based charities provide earthquake relief in Mexico
In the aftermath of two earthquakes in the span of two weeks in Mexico church-based relief agencies have been on the ground providing food, shelter and repairs.
Educate students to serve the common good, Vatican urges
In a new document the Congregation for Catholic Education presented guidelines for educating students in "fraternal humanism" to be used by the 216,000 Catholic schools and their 60 million pupils around the world.