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Workshop looks beyond the church bulletin to digital connections
Reaching young people, especially, and drawing them to Mass is harder than ever if a parish only uses the venerable bulletin. Next month parish leaders can learn about digital tools to communicate easily with parishioners.
‘We will be protected by God,’ Trump declares in inaugural address
After being sworn in at the Capitol, President Donald Trump called for solidarity in his inaugural address and described the ills he sees in America and around the world. "From this day forward, it's going to be only America first," he said.
Pope offers prayers for Trump as he becomes 45th U.S. president
In his message asking God to grant the new president, his family and all Americans "every material and spiritual prosperity," Pope Francis said humanity faces "grave humanitarian crises" that demand "far-sighted and united political responses."
On eve of inauguration, L.A. archbishop stresses immigrants’ dignity
"People do not cease to be human ... just because they have an irregular immigration status," said Archbishop Jose Gomez of Los Angeles, home to 1 million undocumented immigrants. They are brothers and sisters. Our family."
‘9 Days for Life’ campaign urges prayer, action to build culture of life
"We're praying for a lot of things this month, including racial harmony, Christian unity and the protection of all human life," Cardinal Dolan said in a Jan. 19 statement inviting Catholics and others to take part in "9 Days for Life."
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.