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Kentucky farm rooted in mission of Dominican Sisters of Peace
Grass-fed, free roaming cattle, along with orchards and beehives, are helping business boom at the 650-acre farm, which "embraces sustainable practices ... to preserve and care for the land."
Cathedral hosting devotions for Our Lady of Fatima, Padre Pio
The Archdiocesan May Procession on May 7 leads a slate of events honoring 100 years since Mary's apparitions in Fatima. That weekend, the relics of St. Pio of Pietrelcina will be at the cathedral.
After Easter, Chileans on horseback take sacraments to homebound
In Chile, it is known as "La Fiesta de Cuasimodo" (Quasimodo's Festival), and it takes place every year on the Sunday after Easter, Divine Mercy Sunday.
Ontario bishops share concerns with pope, especially on euthanasia
The serious matters discussed during the meeting ranged from Canadian Catholic Church relations with the country's indigenous communities to immigration and from the persecution of Christians around the world to the introduction of medically assisted suicide in Canada.
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.