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AbbeyFest 2017 sets September date, new artists’ lineup
Christian artist Matt Maher and co-headliner Mandisa take the stage Sept. 16 at Daylesford Abbey in the annual festival designed to bring faith, music and family to an experience with Jesus.
Villanova University conference explores intersection of faith and sports
Approved by the Vatican and hosted by Villanova and the Big East Conference, the panel last week looked at how sports is a universal language in a divided world, among other topics.
U.S. bishops urged to be vigilant, never complacent, in stopping abuse
Francesco Cesareo urged the U.S. bishops June 14 during their spring meeting in Indianapolis to continue to keep their commitment to stopping clergy sexual abuse and supporting victims of abuse "at the forefront" of their ministry.
NaPro Road Show offers first bilingual Q&A on fertility
Two doctors will offer a question-and-answer session, in English and Spanish, explaining the benefits of the Creighton Model FertilityCare System and NaProTechnology.
Our Lady of Peace Parish Carnival set for last week of June
The parish in Milmont Park, Delaware County, will hold the carnival at Notre Dame de Lourdes School. Save money with advance ride tickets, and attend Saturday evening Mass on the final day.
Church officials say Cameroonian bishop death was murder, not suicide
The bishops named at least three other church officials, dating back to 1988, whose murders had not been solved.
California Supreme Court studies measure to expedite death penalty cases
The California Supreme Court June 6 examined whether a ballot measure passed in November to speed up executions is constitutional.
Church groups, government help Bangladeshis affected by landslides
Emergency services and church aid groups have rushed to assist thousands of people affected by a landslide that killed at least 136 people, injured dozens and made thousands homeless in southeastern Bangladesh.
Earthquake triggers landslides in western Guatemala
A magnitude 6.9 earthquake June 14 in western Guatemala resulted in landslides that closed the Inter-American Highway, which connects many Central American nations.
Behind hatred, violence is an unloved heart, pope says at audience
"When an adolescent is not or does not feel loved, violence can arise. Behind so many forms of social hate and hooliganism, there is often a heart that has not been recognized," he said.