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Catholic educators get new ideas at annual NCEA convention
More than 8,000 Catholic educators attended the National Catholic Educational Association Convention, including six awardees among the contingent of teachers from the Philadelphia Archdiocese.
Virginia Catholic bishops praise governor for commuting death sentence
The Virginia bishops said they "welcome with gratitude" the April 20 decision by Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe to commute the death sentence of Ivan Teleguz.
St. Laurence Parish kicks off centennial with concert
The concert featuring 75 performers including parishioners, school students and alumni, and professional soloists will take place April 22 at the Upper Darby Performing Arts Center.
Pedaling priests to bike across Peoria Diocese seeking vocation prayers
From April 24 to 28, the three priests will ride their bikes 350 miles across the Diocese of Peoria -- the width of Illinois -- to raise awareness for vocations and show people that priesthood is a wonderful life.
Parish to host Mass for those with addictions
People struggling with addictions, and their family members and friends, are invited to a special Mass at 12 noon on Sunday, June 3 at St. Joseph Church, Spring City.
‘Sister Listeners’ help Rwandans move beyond genocide
The 1994 Rwandan genocide, when up to a million people were killed during 100 days of fighting and in the chaos before and afterward, lurks under the surface of every interaction, even though 23 years have passed since the killers laid down their machetes.
Make persecution ‘difficult for others to ignore,’ cardinal says
With religious persecution against Christians on the rise worldwide, it is important for other Christians to stand in solidarity with them, said Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl of Washington.
Chicago cardinal praises governor for pledging to veto abortion bill
Under the bill pending in the state General Assembly, the public money will come from Illinois' Medicaid and employee health insurance programs to pay for the abortions at any stage or pregnancy. Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner has promised to veto it.
In age of cyberattacks, parish computers, data at higher risk
The most important technology asset is parishioners' personal data, says the Philadelphia Archdiocese's CIO. His office advises parish leaders how to safeguard against scams that prey on one's good will.
After shooting, Fresno Catholics urged to be a light to community
"Once again, our community is touched by darkness," said the diocesan statement. "Family, friends, neighbors and the vast multitude of good and caring people in our community must now decide, once again, how we will respond to this senseless tragedy."