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Pope decries savagery, monstrosities against people in Ukraine
At his Sept. 21 general audience, Pope Francis urged faithful to pray for the "noble and martyred" Ukrainian populace, amid the seventh month of a Russian invasion that has resulted atrocities and threats of nuclear force.
Grace plays key role in restoring mental health, says priest
"The darkness we can't see behind is not the end," said Father Marc Capizzi of St. Andrew Parish in Newtown, as the nation marks Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.
Bishop Shanahan HS college fair readies students for life beyond graduation
Representatives from some 120 colleges and universities throughout the U.S. -- plus a two schools from Ireland -- will be on hand at the Sept. 27 event, which is free and open to all area high school students and their families.
Bishops speak against transport of migrants; it ‘offends God,’ says one
Sending migrants to out-of-state cities, as two governors have so far done, "destroys society and shows how low individuals can (stoop) for personal gains," said San Antonio Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller.
New crisis pregnancy guide ‘more important than ever,’ says agency director
"Peace Be With You," released by the archdiocesan Office for Life and Family, contains more than 90 pages of area outreaches and social supports for those at risk for abortion, and those grieving a miscarriage or seeking post-abortion healing.
Papal envoy delivers aid to Ukraine under gunfire
Polish Cardinal Konrad Krajewski said in a Sept. 17 interview he and fellow clergy escaped attack while delivering humanitarian aid to suffering Ukrainians on Pope Francis' behalf.
Bishop Robert Maginnis, retired auxiliary of Philadelphia, dies at age 88
The Philadelphia native, who passed away Sept. 14 after a lengthy illness, left "an indelible legacy of missionary discipleship" that touched countless lives, said Archbishop Nelson Pérez, who will be the principal celebrant of the Sept. 22 funeral.
Pakistani bishops say they need more help after deadly flooding
Record monsoons have created a dire need for emergency food, structural repairs and medical aid, said three bishops whose dioceses have been hit hard.
‘Every game is a big game,’ especially for league matches, say coaches, players
As the Philadelphia Catholic League season kicks off, teams are ready to give it their all in football, field hockey and soccer.
National Blue Ribbon for two archdiocesan schools
Corpus Christi Catholic School in Lansdale and Mother Teresa Regional Catholic School in King of Prussia have named to this year's cohort, for a total of 48 winning Catholic schools in the archdiocesan area.