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Working with Iraqi refugees stretches, strengthens priest’s faith
Father Khalil Jaar said the Iraqi Christians, who escaped the Islamic State invasion for initial sanctuary in Jordan until they find a permanent home, have become like family for him, with some even living on the compound of his parish in Amman, Jordan
9th Annual Man Up Philly Conference
The 9th annual Man Up Philly will be held at St. Joseph University in March.
Congress urged to keep health care gains, protect life, conscience rights
"Important gains brought about by the Affordable Care Act must be preserved," said Bishop Frank J. Dewane of Venice, Florida. At the same time, he said, any replacement measure also must safeguard human life from conception to natural death, protect conscience rights and provide adequate health care for immigrants, the poor and others on society's margins.
Duterte order that Philippines offer free contraceptives may face delays
In June 2015, the court placed a temporary restraining order on the contraceptives provision of a 2012 reproductive health law after a challenge called for certain implant contraceptives to be studied as potentially abortion-inducing.
Prayer brings light of hope in dark times, pope says at audience
"God knows our weakness; he knows that we remember him to ask for help and, with the indulgent smile of a father, he responds graciously," he said.
After Baltimore fire claims six lives, archdiocese grieves and gives
Katie and William Malone lost six of their nine children in the Jan. 12 fire. Katie is a member of the Class of 1994 at the Institute of Notre Dame, a Catholic all-girls high school in Baltimore.
Encounter fosters community, helps young, old look at reality with faith
Encounter is an annual three-day cultural festival featuring lectures, panel discussions, art exhibits, photo galleries and music. The event is organized by the worldwide Catholic lay ecclesial movement Communion and Liberation.
Designer Bag Bingo at St. Francis Xavier
St. Francis Xavier will be hosting Designer Bag Bingo in February.
Saint Anselm Parish hosting annual 19154 5K
St. Anselm Parish will be hosting their annual 5K in February.
All Welcome to Attend Pro Life Rosary in Philadelphia
This event is being hosted by Regina Coeli Council #4921.