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Pope: Conversion doesn’t happen through magic, but concrete actions
While even "the saintliest person sins seven times a day," conversion happens through humility and trying to become "better than the day before," the pope said.
Church has presence at convergence of interactive, film, music industries
A faith session at SXSW is still a relatively new concept, said the interactive festival's director, Hugh Forrest. Forrest said he likes panels that take attendees out of their comfort zones.
Despite accidents, Mexicans continue to honor saints with fireworks
An estimated 30,000 people in Tultepec work full time in the fireworks trade, and local residents say they're undeterred by the explosion in the local pyrotechnics market, even though it was the third such mishap at the retail site in 12 years.
Deacon Lawrence Brandon of West Chester dies at age 80
The permanent deacon was ordained for the Baltimore Archdiocese before transferring to Philadelphia in 1977. He served as Newman Center chaplain at West Chester University and at St. Maximilian Parish.
Strategic Planning and Change for the Spirit-Led
Cranaleith Spiritual Center is hosting a faith-based seminar on business management.
Young Adult Retreat with Fr. Anthony Hangholt
Malvern Retreat House is hosting their yearly retreat for young adults in May.
Feast Day Mass of Saint Gianna Beretta Molla
The Feast Day for Saint Gianna Beretta Molla will be held at Nativity of Our Lord in Warminster in April.
Archdiocese announces beatification date for Oklahoma priest
Pope Francis recognized Father Stanley Rother's martyrdom last December, making him the first martyr born in the United States.
Attacks show Venezuelan government relations with Catholics deteriorating
A series of attacks and confrontations against Catholics in Venezuela has marked a renewed deterioration of relations between the church and the national government.
Catholics, Muslims urged to work together, learn from one another
The dialogue, which had as its theme "Reflections on the Common Good and Hospitality in the Catholic and Muslim Traditions," took place at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago.