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Signs of God in creation is topic of next lecture in series
The St. Charles Borromeo Seminary Lecture Series continues Monday, March 27 with a talk by renowned Jesuit Father Robert Spitzer discussing evidence for a transcendent creator and the implications for humanity.
Pope to priests: Defend marriage ministering to those in irregular unions
Reaching out to and guiding couples in cohabitation with tenderness and compassion is essential to promoting and defending the sanctity of marriage, Pope Francis said.
Ecumenism is a common journey, not a lab experiment, pope says
While theological dialogue is necessary, Catholics and Anglicans can continue to "help each other in our needs, in our lives and help each other spiritually," the pope said.
U.S. Supreme Court weighs in on border shooting of Mexican teenager
Some of the justices stressed that it was a U.S. concern since the teen was shot by a U.S. agent; other justices said that since the 15-year-old died on the Mexican side of the border, the case should stay out of the U.S. courts.
Priest has ministry to street artists who are transforming neighborhood
When Pope Francis urged that the Gospel be preached at the peripheries of society, he may not have had the street artists of Bushwick in mind. But then again, Father Frank Mann is not so sure he wasn't talking about them.
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.