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Consecrated women, men religious celebrate anniversaries
CatholicPhilly.com recognizes the religious sisters, brothers and priests serving in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia who are marking significant anniversaries of religious life this year. See our full list of 251 jubilarians.
Rome’s interreligious half-marathon draws 2,000 and a papal blessing
Some 2,000 people took part in the 13-mile run and almost 4,000 people signed up for the 5k sponsored by the Vatican, including members of the Jewish, Buddhist, Hindu and Bahai communities.
You can help with recovery from hurricanes Irma, Harvey
Catholic organizations have established emergency relief operations for people in the southeastern U.S. and the Caribbean, and for communities still recovering in Texas and Louisiana.
How tough is this boys’ soccer season? 11 shutouts in 11 games
Defense is the talk of the Catholic League this year, as is a La Salle team that looks mighty hard to beat. Two games into the season, John Knebels takes a look around the league so far.
Catholic college leaders reach out to DACA students in uncertain times
Catholic college leaders have heightened their resolve to do more for DACA students and have expressed cautious belief that federal legislation to give these students more permanent help could be at hand.
Guatemalan bishops condemn congress’ attempt at imposing impunity
The Guatemalan bishops' conference has condemned the country's congress for gutting campaign finance laws at a time when accusations of corruption and electoral irregularities are implicating the president and others in the political class.
Don’t tell O’Hara’s field hockey team this is a rebuilding year
With 14 seniors graduated from last year's Catholic League champion squad, the young lady Lions are off to a fast start because a) they believe in each other and b) they've scored 16 unanswered goals in two games.
Cardinal says Irma collection can help meet material, pastoral needs
"While emergency outreach was immediate, we know that the road to recovery and the rebuilding of communities will be long and additional support will be needed," said Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of Galveston-Houston in a statement issued late Sept. 14.
Myanmar charges against aid groups leave displaced Rohingya without food
Local contractors who refused to carry food for aid in conflict-torn Rakhine state are concerned about retaliation by Buddhist hardliners following government accusations that World Food Program energy biscuits were found in Rohingya militant camps.
London cardinal calls Tube incident ‘another cowardly attack’
The device detonated Sept. 15 on a London Underground train but failed to explode as intended. It nevertheless shot a "wall of fire" through carriages, injuring passengers, including a 10-year-old boy. No one was killed.