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Minnesota Vikings coach brings faith to the field
"My Catholic faith influences really every facet of my life," offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur said. "I've always believed it's a terrific guideline for living and certainly has carried over to coaching."
Ignorance is fueling racism, and respect is the antidote, archbishop says
In an interview about racism, Archbishop Wilton Gregory of Atlanta calls out the offensive language of today's "post-polite" world and conveyed a challenge for the faithful to become "voices of reason and civility."
Canadian Jesuit, indigenous paddlers form bonds to ‘last a lifetime’
The group of about 50 paddlers completed a 26-day odyssey along a historic river-route traveled four centuries ago by explorers and Jesuit martyrs, including St. Jean de Brebeuf. They arrived Aug. 15 at a First Nations reserve near Montreal.
African Family Heritage Mass coming to St. Cyprian
The Mass and celebration of the African heritage present in the archdiocese takes place Oct. 8. Communities bring their cultural food to share with everyone at the reception hall after Mass.
Air Force pilot shot down over Cambodia and MIA for 46 years laid to rest
The process of bringing Smith's remains home was long and heartbreaking, but he was finally buried with full military honors in July, said Father Alan Hunter, who celebrated the funeral Mass.
Parishioners are speaking of faith — in 20 languages
The latest head count figures in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia show a diverse tapestry of people worshiping God in the liturgy at their parishes each weekend in English, Spanish and 18 other languages.
Parish Mass attendance drops again, but cultural diversity surging
Last year’s October Count showed 222,371 Catholics attended weekend Masses during the month in the 217 parishes of the archdiocese. The figure is down from 234,453 in October 2015 after Pope Francis' visit to the city.
Pittsburgh mayor brings together faith leaders to pray for end to racism
At an interfaith gathering in downtown Pittsburgh, a spokesman for the Diocese of Pittsburgh said that "every human being has God-given dignity and is worthy of respect, but not every cause is worthy of respect."
Revival
Two evenings of inspiring preaching and praise. Father Paul Whittington will be the Homilist, singing will be by the Philadelphia Catholic Gospel Mass Choir, praise dancing will be by the Immanuel Movement Praise Team.
Ford presents Catholic Charities USA with new Mobile Response Center
The vehicle is wheelchair accessible, has air conditioning, lighting, wheelchair access and even a phone-charging station, which will be particularly helpful for people in a disaster who need to reconnect with their families.