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Seminarians learn ministry extends beyond ‘office hours’

"Don't prepare yourselves to be administrative people, to say 'I work from 8 to 6 and after that, it's finished' No, you are full time," the apostolic nuncio to the United States told students at the nation's only Vatican-affiliated seminary.

Regina Angelorum Academy’s event marks 10th anniversary

The Ardmore grade school, along with three others in the archdiocese offering a Catholic classical education model, will honor Barbara Henkels, who with husband Paul founded Regina Angelorum.

Zambian bishops say people live in fear as police brutality increases

"Anyone who criticizes the government for wrongdoing is sure to have the police unleashed on him or her," the statement said.

At Mass, Scouts urged to become courageous leaders

The Boy Scouts (and some girls) at a Mass April 22 won awards for leadership in the example of the apostles. “You receive these gifts from God," said Archbishop Chaput, "it is important that you use them."

Pope to Egyptians: Let papal visit be sign of friendship, peace

Praying that God would protect Egypt from all evil, Pope Francis told the nation's people that a world torn apart by indiscriminate violence needs courageous builders of peace, dialogue and justice.

Pope makes donation to handicapped-accessible beach project

In an April 25 statement, a charitable association expressed their "enthusiasm and astonishment" upon receiving a contribution made in the pope's name by Archbishop Konrad Krajewski, the papal almoner.

Humility needed to avoid preaching watered-down Gospel, pope says

The only way to give an authentic witness of Christ's death and resurrection is by sharing the Gospel with humility, Pope Francis said.

Veneration of the relics of Padre Pio

St. Padre Pio of Pietrelcina's relics will be at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul for public veneration from May 6th-8th.

IHM Catholic Homeschool Conference

This free Catholic retreat is being held on April 28, 2017.

Padre Pio Festival

The 2-day Padre Pio Festival is coming in June.