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Transgender forum at Chester County parish stresses ‘love, not tolerance’
A March 12 gathering at St. Peter Parish in West Brandywine brought experts, parents and pastoral leaders together to find "clarity in a confused world" of self-determined understandings of the human person, and a context in which to offer hope.
Pope to consecrate Russia, Ukraine to Mary
Pope Francis will consecrate both countries to the Immaculate Heart of Mary in St. Peter's Basilica and a cardinal will carry out a similar consecration in Fatima, Portugal. Mary appeared there in 1917 requesting Russia's consecration.
Pope Francis speaks with Russian Orthodox patriarch
Although he expressed hope for a peaceful resolution, Patriarch Kirill, a staunch ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, has supported Russia's invasion of Ukraine. While Pope Francis has not directly criticized Russia, he has condemned the war.
Parishes raising prayers for peace, money for Ukrainians
At least four parishes in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia continue to pray for an end to the war in Ukraine and to support the millions of Ukrainians affected by the invasion of Russian forces into the country since Feb. 24.
Cultural Heritage Mass shows ‘the way God looks upon the church’
The annual liturgy, celebrated March 12 at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul, drew some 300 participants representing 28 national, ethnic and Eastern Catholic traditions.
Group from Papal Foundation attends Legatus gathering
Dave Savage, a St. Norbert parishioner in Paoli and executive director of the Papal Foundation, attended the Legatus Summit recently in Florida, where he accompanied the foundation's Stewards of St. Peter.
Peace is the message for passersby
As at many parishes in the Philadelphia Archdiocese, Our Lady of the Assumption in Strafford, Chester County is reminding area residents to pray for peace during Lent, as a sign erected outside the church shows.
Rita Baldwin of Philadelphia dies at 89
Originally from South Philadelphia and later Tacony, she and her husband Lou Baldwin raised nine children. After they were grown she indulged in a love for travel, teaching the Catholic faith and avidly following the Phillies.
Senate passes spending bill with Hyde, other pro-life provisions
In a 68-31 vote late March 10, the Senate OK'd a $1.5 trillion government funding bill that includes $13.6 billion in aid to Ukraine. The House passed the measure a day earlier. The U.S. bishops praised several of the bill's features.
Generosity in action: Crisis unites Hungarians to common cause
For the past two weeks, organizations in Hungary have distributed food, clothing and other items to the continuous waves of refugees coming through Budapest's main train station. "No one is denied help here," said a volunteer.