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St. Patrick’s Day dance coming to St. Francis Xavier Parish
The parish in Philadelphia's Fairmount section is hosting its annual dinner and dance fundraiser March 4. See details on the event including live entertainment, tickets and more.
Experts tell Australian abuse panel church must look at clerical culture
Several experts also told the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse that the church needed the commission's help to get on the right track.
Vatican’s U.N. nuncio urges action on poverty that moves beyond economics
Archbishop Bernardito Auza said that the world must also end conflicts and violence, which are major contributors to poverty.
7 boys + 9 girls = one (huge) happy family
What is it like to be raised in a family of 16 children, and what does it take to parent 16? That is the topic of a book by local professor Stephen Gambescia, who has vivid memories of a faith-filled but highly organized family life.
Bill Peffley, Catholic Shop owner and Legion of Mary leader, dies at 87
William C. “Bill” Peffley Jr. owned, along with his wife Mary, a prosperous Catholic goods store in Norristown. A friend of Legion of Mary founder Frank Duff, Peffley led the Legions Philadelphia chapter for many years.
New gender policy won’t affect Catholic Scouting units, says committee
Scouting serves the Catholic Church through the charter concept. The BSA has stipulated that religious partners will continue to have the right to make decisions for their units based on their religious beliefs.
Utah march shows support for refugees, immigrants, celebrates diversity
UPDATED - What started with hundreds of people gathering in downtown Salt Lake transformed into thousands of people marching to the Utah Capitol in support of refugees and immigrants in the country.
Bishop Lohmuller laid to rest in cathedral beside Cardinal Krol
At the Feb. 1 funeral Mass for Auxiliary Bishop Martin Lohmuller, who was buried in the cathedral crypt, many family members and friends recalled their fond memories of his good faith and long ministry.
Migrants staying put in Mexico, abandoning efforts to reach U.S.
An increasing number of migrants are thinking about Mexico as a more appealing option because of U.S. restrictions on refugee resettlement. For the migrants, it's more about finding somewhere safe.
God loves all his children, even the ‘homely,’ pope says at Mass
The Book of Genesis makes clear that God gave human beings three great gifts: their identity as children of God, their role as protectors and custodians of creation and the call to love, Pope Francis said.