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Philadelphians set to add their numbers to March for Life in D.C.
Parishioners and groups are ready for the Jan. 27 annual rally in Washington, D.C. Many pro-lifers feel encouraged by President-elect Donald Trump, who will be inaugurated a week earlier. Local events begin this Saturday.
Cardinal Dolan has one minute to read from Bible at inauguration
The New York cardinal will read from the Book of Wisdom at the inauguration of Donald J. Trump as president. When people ask religious leaders to pray for them, "That doesn't mean we're for them or against them," he said.
Service honoring Dr. King to be led by Archbishop Chaput
"A Dream in Black and White -- Growing in Understanding as Catholics" is the theme of the Archdiocesan Gathering in honor of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, Jan. 16 at St. Philip Neri Church, Lafayette Hill.
Global papal prayer network continues to evolve
Last year, more than 13 million people around the world watched Pope Francis explain his monthly prayer intention through videos on a website and on social media channels. A second intention has been added.
The Mystery of Duffy’s Cut – Death On The Railroad at St. Philip Neri
Coming in February is a two-part documentary at St. Philip Neri in East Greenvile.
McDonald’s near Vatican to give free meals to the poor
"Medicina Solidale" ("Solidarity Medicine") announced Jan. 12 that it is joining forces with McDonald's and the papal almoner's office to distribute 1,000 meals to poor men and women who often find shelter in and around St. Peter's Basilica.
Tear down this wall: Ecumenical week focuses on overcoming division
When a group of German Christians was asked in 2014 to prepare materials for the 2017 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, their choice of a "wall" as a symbol of sin, evil and division explicitly referred to the Berlin Wall.
St. Louis archbishop decries proposal affecting reproductive health choices
A proposed city ordinance seeks to make St. Louis a "sanctuary for abortion," said Archbishop Robert J. Carlson, who called the measure an attack on the "most deeply held moral and religious convictions of the people of this great city."
Don’t procrastinate on faith, live today, pope says
A hardened heart that sets aside "receiving the love of God" for another day, may find that it is too late to enjoy the heavenly reward awaiting those whose hearts are strong in the faith, the pope said.
St. Norbert’s speaker to tell how we can live joyfully, any time
Charles DeFeo, a lay Dominican, author, radio host and local parishioner, will speak on "Solving Life's Problems with Catholicism" at the Paoli parish on Sunday, Jan. 15.