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Dorothy Day Retreat features simplicity, quiet and work
Directed by Dr. Carmina Chapp, this retreat at Malvern Retreat House in September will offer an experience of the Benedictine spirituality of Dorothy Day, who in her life integrated her love of God, neighbor and nature.
St. Mary Feast offers devotion, fun, food and music
St. Mary Parish in Schwenksville, Montgomery County hosts the community-wide St. Mary Feast on Sunday, Sept. 10. After noon Mass and a rosary procession, the fun begins for the whole family.
Lay woman heads the Philos for first time in 167-year history
Theresa Flanagan Murtaugh recently became the 77th president of the Catholic Philopatrian Literary Institute. The Delaware County attorney, wife, mother of three and active parishioner is working to "make our area a better place."
Grandparents work to pass on the faith to today’s children
Participants from several states and countries met at the Catholic Grandparents Association conference last Saturday to help their grandchildren at a time when so many young parents are not practicing the faith themselves.
Ending DACA will only worsen immigration issues, archbishop says
Archbishop Charles Chaput asks the people of the Philadelphia Archdiocese to "press their federal lawmakers to find a positive legislative replacement for DACA," and prevent the deportation of immigrant young people.
Ottawa hospital disaster team ready with spiritual care
Whether it's a train crash, a building collapse or a pandemic, Ottawa Hospital is ready to provide spiritual help through a team of volunteers for those affected.
Pope to focus on values needed for peace, Colombian archbishop says
Pope Francis will help Colombians celebrate the official end of the country's 52-year civil war by urging the country to cultivate true peace, said Archbishop Jose Octavio Ruiz Arenas, a Colombian who serves as secretary of the Pontifical Council for Promoting New Evangelization.
In new book, pope upholds traditional marriage, need to help sinners
Published in French, the 417-page book, "Politique et Societe" ("Politics and Society") was to be released Sept. 6.
‘Hear the cry of the earth,’ pope and patriarch urge in ecology message
Environmental destruction is a sign of a "morally decaying scenario" in which too many people ignore or deny that, from the beginning, "God intended humanity to cooperate in the preservation and protection of the natural environment."
Wisconsin parish’s ministry helps seasonal workers build their faith
St. Joseph Parish uses the summer months to minister to the needs of seasonal migrant workers. A summer religious education program provides migrant families with the opportunity to receive the sacraments of initiation: first Communion and confirmation.