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Vietnam veteran uses ‘second chance’ to help others
"I've been through a lot, but it never really bothered me because I accepted it right away," said Barrientes, who awarded two Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star for his service in Vietnam. "I just wanted to continue living."
Archbishop Chaput wishes all a joyous Christmas
Listen to the audio Christmas message of Archbishop Charles Chaput.
Mission accomplished: Wood’s early setbacks culminate in state title
Despite starting the season at 0-2-1, Archbishop Wood used a dominant running attack to advance to the PIAA Class 5 championship, and win it 37-10 over Harrisburg Dec. 9. Two backs ran 52 times for 376 yards and four TDs.
St. Joe’s Prep takes Pa. state football title with convincing 42-7 win
Dispensing any fears that it might have met its match in the Class 6A championship game against Pittsburgh Central Catholic, the Prep rode a winning strategy: give the ball to D'Andre Swift. He amassed 1,564 yards and 30 touchdowns in only nine games this year.
Vatican diplomat: Religious prejudice in media, public debate on rise
Governments need to report, condemn and address all forms of discrimination against Christians, including intolerance shown in the media and public debates, said a Vatican diplomat.
Pope meets with Colombian leaders at odds on peace deal
Upon his arrival, President Juan Manuel Santos appealed for the pope's support following a shaky start to a peace deal ending more than 50 years of civil war between government forces and the guerrilla group FARC, the Spanish acronym for the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia.
USCCB forms working group to monitor needs of migrants, refugees
The groundwork for the working group was set during the bishops' annual fall general assembly in Baltimore when several bishops suggested the conference closely monitor actions by the federal government that affect immigrants and refugees.
Put aside ideology and work to rebuild Aleppo, say Catholic leaders
"Between the superpowers bickering, a whole country got destroyed. Hospitals, schools, churches, mosques and so many people were killed or were displaced. Accusing each other is not going to help the situation."
Archbishop Chaput’s words inspire, comfort prison inmates
During a visit Dec. 15 to the largest prison in Philadelphia, the archbishop emphasized all people are sinners, and he told the Curran-Fromhold inmates, “the people who will go to heaven are people like you.”
Young students ready to board ‘Polar Express’ Dec. 21
Students in grades pre-K through 3 at Holy Cross School in Springfield will enjoy a day of activities revolving around the beloved Christmas tale.