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In girls basketball, John Paul II falls to Lansdale Catholic
The LC Crusaders jumped out to a quick first-quarter lead and never looked back in a 55-26 non-league victory, even as the Panthers made a game of it after halftime.
Open House at Visitation BVM School
Visitation BVM school in Norristown is hosting an open house for prospective families later this month.
Only 5 games in, Neumann-Goretti is already dominating league
Led by top senior scorers Dhamir Cosby-Roundtree and Quade Green, the Saints are hungry for an elusive Catholic League basketball championship. They are racking up victories by impressive margins.
Faith groups urge Trump to embrace duty to protect environment
Catholic groups were among dozens mobilizing to prevent any rollback of laws and international agreements protecting the environment in response to President-elect Donald Trump's campaign promises to undo directives that he believes hinder business development.
God’s forgiveness is call to sin no more, pope says
God forgives and forgets the faults of repentant sinners, unless they keep reminding him of their errors by pretending they have no need to change, Pope Francis said.
Catholic Charities Appeal aims to give hope to all in need
Archbishop Charles Chaput launched this year's annual appeal. With a goal of $12.5 million, funds go toward 180 ministries of the Philadelphia Archdiocese, including a program helping drug-addicted women find recovery, a home -- and hope.
Speakers: Aim for truth with love to help those with same-sex attraction
Sponsored by the Diocese of Phoenix and Courage International, more than 200 clergy, religious and laypeople heard practical and pastoral advice on sharing the Catholic Church's teaching to men and women with same-sex attraction at the three-day conference.
Orange diocesan priest to take USCCB ecumenical-interreligious post
Father Alfred Baca, a priest of the Diocese of Orange, California, has been named the new executive director of the U.S. bishops' Secretariat on Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs.
Area pro-lifers get inside look at insidious abortions
At the Pro-Life Summit in Philadelphia on Jan. 14, a newspaper columnist and film producer discussed the trial of abortion doctor Kermit Gosnell, and how many turned a blind eye to his clinic's murderous practice.
Prayer service honoring Dr. King challenges attitudes on race
At the annual Archdiocesan Gathering Monday night, black people and white people discussed candidly their personal biases and experiences with racism. The conversations will continue at three other Catholic churches this winter.