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Native of Newtown ordained a Dominican priest
Father Gregory Pine, son of Barry and Regina Pine of St. Andrew Parish in Newtown and is a graduate of the Franciscan University of Steubenville, was ordained for the Dominican congregation May 21.
Rigid attachment to ideology saddens the Holy Spirit, pope says
While following doctrine is important, those who focus solely on its strict observance can "reduce the Spirit and the Son to a law," Pope Francis said Oct. 6 during an early morning Mass in the chapel of the Domus Sanctae Marthae.
World has a duty to protect refugees, Vatican representative says
While national concerns about an influx of migrants and refugees may be legitimate, no country should lose sight of the fact that the influx is made up of real people whose lives are in danger, a Vatican official told a U.N. meeting.
Supreme Court examines if racial bias played role in death sentence
The case, Buck v. Stephens, hinges on the "claim of ineffective assistance" given to a convicted Texas murderer, Duane Buck, who was sentenced to die after an expert witness for the defense testified that Buck was more likely to commit violent crimes in the future because he is black.
Jesse Romero speaking at St. Peter Parish
The acclaimed Catholic speaker will visit the West Brandywine parish Oct. 23 and share Catholic teaching with a dynamic style intended to strengthen guests with a deeper love for God.
Parish speaker to discuss mental illness, breaking down stigma
St. Stanislaus Parish in Lansdale will host a free presentation on Tuesday, Oct. 11 with a speaker from the National Alliance on Mental Illness.
Parish hosts bus trip for seminary’s Christmas concert
St. Maria Goretti Parish in Hatfield invites everyone to join a bus trip on Sunday, Dec. 4 for a Christmas concert at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary featuring the seminary choir, plus a tour of the campus.
Catholic commissions: EU must be more democratic to avoid breakup
The European Union must be more democratic and less centralist if it is to avoid other disgruntled member states following the U.K. out of the bloc, Catholic justice and peace groups said.
Pope, Anglican archbishop call for unity in mission, service
Pope Francis and Anglican Archbishop Justin Welby of Canterbury together charged 19 pairs of Catholic and Anglican bishops to return to their home countries and work together to promote joint prayer, joint proclamation of the Gospel and, especially, joint works of charity and justice.
New Arlington Bishop Michael Burbidge thanks retiring predecessor
The Philadelphia native, who will be installed as head of the Virginia diocese Dec. 4, was named by the pope to succeed an old friend, Bishop Paul Loverde.