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Deacon Paul Hagerty dies at 87, was banker, professor and golfer
The permanent deacon ordained in 1997 served for many years at Immaculate Conception Parish in Jenkintown, where he and his wife raised their family. His son-in-law, also a deacon, will preach at the funeral Mass.
Sister Mary Jane Hicks, longtime teacher and pastoral worker, dies at 86
The Chicago native was a member of the Sisters of the Holy Child Jesus for 62 years, during which she enjoyed varied teaching assignments and leadership roles in Rome and the order's provincialate in Drexel Hill.
Church ready to help seniors get the food aid they need
Catholic Health Care Services received a $35,000 grant to help seniors with the paperwork to receive federal food assistance. Most seniors are eligible for the help but don't know how to access the benefits.
Nairobi Catholics deliver aid to citizens in drought areas
The convoy, carrying 80 tons of food and supplies valued at nearly $78,000, included items donated by parishes in the Archdiocese of Nairobi, following an appeal by the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops in February.
Texas history trots through town; trail riders visit Catholic school
They were bound for the world's largest livestock show and rodeo, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, held March 7-26 this year.
Sisters of St. Joseph open Welcome Center for new arrivals in Olney
The pastor of St. Helena Parish in Philadelphia blessed a new center that will aid seniors and immigrants through English language classes. He also blessed the parish food pantry and led renewal of the sisters' vows.
The Annual Santacruzan & Flores de Mayo
The Annual Santacruzan & Flores de Mayo & to commemorate the 41st Anniversary Celebration of The FILIPINO-AMERICAN COMMUNITY is being held in May.
Church leaders: Restoration on Jesus’ tomb signals new cooperation
The 200-year-old structure was rehabilitated for the first time after Israeli authorities deemed it unsafe and leaders from the three churches that share custody of the Church of the Holy Sepulcher came to an agreement for the work to proceed.
West Chester woman makes solemn promise of virginity to the Lord
While at Communion, Jennifer Settle heard the words "consecrated virgin" but had no idea what they meant. After discernment, she became one of 3,000 virgins in the church worldwide during a Mass at the cathedral.
World needs those who can bring God’s hope, consolation, pope says
Christian hope is built on patiently enduring everything life brings and knowing how to see God's presence and love everywhere, Pope Francis said.