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Traditional Latin Mass Society honors St. Michael the Archangel
A solemn Mass in extraordinary form will be celebrated as part of the feast, which also coincides with the annual conference of the Society for Catholic Liturgy.
Pa. town just a memory, but thriving parish now a pilgrimage site
The abandoned town of Centralia succumbed to a mine fire, but at its edge on a hillside sits a Ukraininan Catholic church "with a true sense of holiness." A major Marian celebration is set for Aug. 27 at the church.
Catholic leaders, groups urge all Americans to confront ‘sin of racism’
From religious communities to 15 diocesan bishops to a group of Christian thinkers, the condemnation of white supremacy and the evil of racism rang out across the United States in the wake of the Charlottesville protests.
Texas governor signs bill restricting insurance coverage of abortions
Texans "will not be forced" to pay for abortions through their insurance plans, making Texas the 11th state to restrict such coverage. Meanwhile in Oregon, a new law requires health insurers to cover abortion on demand.
Syriac Catholic patriarch says West has ‘betrayed’ Christian minorities
The head of Syriac Eastern-rite Catholics, speaking near San Diego, called out the United States and European nations for not doing enough to protect Christian minorities.
Genocide of Christians continues in Middle East, says new report
A U.S. State Department report cites atrocities by Islamic State militants against religious minorities. Over the past 15 years, the number of Christians in Iraq has fallen from up to 1.4 million to 250,000 today.
Conference offers a journey of hope to divorced Catholics
A gathering in South Carolina that began to address the loneliness that divorced people feel ended with groups of people laughing and sharing stories. A ministry for those going through divorce and separation is needed, organizers said.
Father James McVeigh , friend to many priests, dies at 70
The retired pastor of St. Joseph Parish in Collingdale believed strongly in the value of priestly fraternity. He had no envy, only pride, in the achievements of other priests, said his friends.
Designer Bag Bingo at Notre Dame de Lourdes School
The popular fundraiser will include raffle chances, gift bags and door prizes.
Art exhibit on display at Doylestown museum
The exhibit "George Sotter: Light and Shadow" is on view in the Michener Art Museum through Dec. 31.