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Inflation drives demand, costs for archdiocesan food aid
With inflation at a four-decade high, staff at Nutritional Development Services are fielding more calls for help -- and higher bills to stock the agency's network of cupboards.
Seminarians prepare 4,000 meals for the needy at Caring for Friends
The volunteers from St. Charles Borromeo Seminary spent last Thursday, as part of their weekly apostolic service, at the Northeast Philadelphia nonprofit that provides food and friendship to homebound people across the region.
New health care rule expected on abortion, transgender services
A Catholic insurance group believes the U.S. government will soon announce new mandates on health plan coverage and performance that will pose a threat to religious-based employers including Catholic hospitals.
Police ministry shows ‘behind the badge, there’s a human being,’ says archbishop
Named for the patron saint of law enforcement, the Michael the Archangel Ministry brings faith to the frontlines while helping the community, said Archbishop Nelson Pérez during a March 30 pastoral visit.
Groups decry end of Oregon rule on physician-assisted suicide
Oregon will drop residency requirements that were part of its physician-assisted suicide law, under which 3,280 people have received assisted-suicide prescriptions, and 2,159 people died from them, since 1997.
Pope says he hasn’t spoken directly to Putin about Ukraine war
Despite numerous reports of alleged war crimes committed by Russia, Pope Francis continued the long-held Vatican tradition of not condemning one side in a war, and saying he is open to visiting Ukraine.
In Malta, Pope Francis warns of spreading war, migration
The pope praised Maltese officials for welcoming migrants from Syria, Lebanon and Yemen, before he strongly condemned the war in Ukraine and the "destructive aggression" there.
Mihjae Hayes’ stellar game helps N-G bring home gold
Despite personal tragedy this year, the Neumann-Goretti senior pumped in 32 points including 15 in the fourth quarter as the Saints marched away with a PIAA Class 3A championship.
Wood’s girls seize Class 4A state title for 7th time since 2010
Archbishop Wood topped upset-minded Lansdale Catholic, 57-45, for their second consecutive state basketball championship, forming unforgettable memories along the way.
Faithful and confident, O’Hara girls grab PIAA title
Annie Welde had no doubt the Lady Lions would win the Class 5A state championship, which they did easily, because it was on the feast of the Annunciation, dear to her family.