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Standings for Catholic League baseball, softball, lacrosse

See the progress so far this season for girls' and boys' teams in the league, through April 27.

In survey, Catholics demand curbs on leaders’ power

A majority of Catholics called for offices and ministries of the Cologne, Germany archdiocese to be assigned on a temporary basis, and said church members should have a democratic say in matters such as the election of bishops.

National pro-life advocate Deirdre McQuade dies at 53

As a leader with the U.S. Catholic bishops from 2005 to 2018, McQuade was interviewed by media and spoke at numerous events to offer views on palliative care, abortion and alternatives to physician-assisted suicide.

Restoration of environmental rules hailed by Catholic bishops

The chair of a key U.S. bishops' committee said April 25 that the provisions allowing for greater local input on environmental impacts of federal projects will serve as "a vital guardrail against ecological and social harm."

Judge might block plan to end pandemic border restriction

A federal judge appointed by former President Trump threatened to keep in place his Title 42 order at the U.S.-Mexico border that has increased the number of expulsions of immigrants trying to enter the U.S.

Training on dementia sought for pastoral ministers

More elderly people are suffering from dementia and need support, as well as their relatives, and every church minister should have a basic knowledge of how to deal with it, said a German Catholic bishop.

Pope praises Papal Foundation’s generosity, including to Ukraine

After the meeting with the pope, the Chester, Pa.-based foundation announced the approval of $14 million in grants, scholarships and humanitarian aid that will be distributed to 123 projects in 64 countries.

Miraculous Medal Shrine set to host May procession

All are invited for a May procession of joyful, vibrant and public veneration of Mary through hymns and recitation of the rosary on Monday, May 9 beginning at 11 a.m. at the shrine in Germantown.

Support group for families of prisoners meets May 12

For those who have a loved one in prison, the Mary Mother of Captives Support Group meets monthly on the second Thursday of each month at St. Charles Borromeo Parish Hall, Drexel Hill.

‘Hammer of God’ play coming to Germantown church

St. Vincent de Paul Church in Philadelphia will host the play about the dilemmas of St. Paul on Friday, May 13 a t 6:30 p.m.