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College trip to the Holy Land led to interior journey, and priesthood
Deacon Andrew Auletta had been attending Mass until an archaeological dig led to a friendship with a priest. Even his misgivings about the sexual abuse scandal didn't sidetrack God’s calling to ordination, set for this May.
German cardinal calls for catechism change on homosexuality
Munich Cardinal Reinhard Marx said "the catechism is not set in stone" on the issue, but added "we can't offer the sacrament of marriage" to same-sex couples.
Federal rule change will ease entrance of asylum-seekers
The Biden administration confirmed it will lift a COVID public health measure in May that has kept asylum-seekers out of the U.S., a change sought by Catholic immigration advocates.
Tenebrae service of darkness, light coming to St. Joseph Church
The parish in Aston, Delaware County presents an evening service with medieval roots consisting of spiritual readings and songs, in which candles are gradually extinguished before welcoming the light of Christ and his resurrection.
St. Peter’s unity, respect seen as key to team’s record season
Small even among other Jesuit universities, the North Jersey college advanced further that any other 15-seed in the history of the NCAA men's tournament to the Elite Eight round.
Pope apologizes for treatment of Indigenous in Canada
Expressing "sorrow and shame" for the complicity of Catholics in abusing Indigenous children in Canada and helping erase their culture, Pope Francis pledged to visit Canada.
Kharkiv bishop accuses Russia of terror tactics in Ukraine
A Ukrainian bishop said Russian forces are deliberately targeting aid centers and using Mariupol "as a firing range" and destroying it "to show what will happen if other cities continue resisting."
Local Catholic college to award Zelenskyy honorary degree
Jenkintown-based Manor College and 15 schools in several states are conferring doctorates on Ukraine's president for his leadership in "preserving Western civilization and democracy."
Holy Martyrs Parish holds Soup Supper April 7
The Lenten meal hosted by the Catholic parish in Oreland, Montgomery County will benefit the Patrician Society, which serves the needy in the Norristown area with food and other aid.
Ancient Holy Week service, Tenebrae, coming to St. Katharine Church
On Palm Sunday evening, the Northeast Philadelphia church will host the service characterized by Scripture readings and the gradual extinguishing of candles, symbolizing the journey with Jesus toward his passion and death.