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Living the Discerning Life
The program is being hosted at Daylesford Abbey in April.
Love & Responsibility Kick-Off
The Culture Project will be holding the opening night of the Love and Responsibility of Philadelphia in March.
Chicago Catholic college’s basketball chaplain? A 97-year-old nun
Sister Jean has become a fixture on campus, even getting her own bobblehead day before a game in appreciation for her service.
It comes down this: Two games in one legendary place
The Catholic League basketball finals return to the famed Palestra on Monday night. See our preview of both the girls' (O'Hara vs. Wood) and the boys' (Wood vs. Neumann-Goretti) games, and what got them here.
Archbishop Chaput lauds repeal of rules for transgender students
Those in "difficult situations" should be able to express them "without infringing on legitimate concerns about privacy and security on the part of all young students and parents,” two bishops said Feb. 24.
Governor’s veto on defunding Planned Parenthood called ‘deeply offensive’
Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe's veto comes at the "expense of comprehensive health care for women" because the defunding measure would have redirected state dollars to provide primary care to women and their families.
Six answers on questions of celibacy and chastity
An official with the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops explains in a Q&A the difference between a promise and a vow, and how they relate to priests, religious and lay people, both single and married.
In after-school programs, the kids are in good hands
At the 15 Out of School Time programs in Philadelphia run by Catholic Social Services, children have a safe and fun place for homework and play after the school bell rings. Parents have peace of mind while they work.
Discovery of Earth-sized planets boosts hope of finding alien life
The quest to find life on other planets got a boost when astronomers confirmed the existence of at least seven Earth-sized planets orbiting a red dwarf star just 40 light years away.
Argentine attorney representing workers stays friends with Pope Francis
Grass-roots organizing that seeks to overcome what Pope Francis has called "the economy of exclusion" is vital to the work of the Catholic Church, said Juan Grabois.