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Australian archbishops to ask Vatican for clarity on confession issues
Among those concerns were whether the seal of confession includes only the sins confessed, not other information revealed in confession, and under what circumstances -- specifically concerning an abuser -- a priest could withhold absolution.
Virginia families know the heartbreak of opioid use, addiction
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the rate of opioid overdoses in the United States has tripled since 2000. Opioid overdoses in 2014 led to nearly 30,000 deaths nationwide.
Whatever Happened to Hope? – Retreat with Rev. Richard Fragomeni
Tap into the Lenten journey of purification and enlightenment with an evening retreat and soup supper at St. Joseph University.
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.