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Much-loved priest’s last public act was celebrating Mass
Father Engelbert Michel, 77, died after celebrating a funeral Mass at St. Christopher Church where he was senior priest. Having led two parishes as pastor, he was fluent in English, German and Spanish.
As Trump talks deportation, bishop sends message on immigrants’ dignity
Bishop Elizondo asked for the protection of the family unit, as "the cornerstone of society," and asked that the new administration recognize the contributions of refugees and immigrants "to the overall prosperity and well-being of our nation."
Veterans cook up new careers with help of Catholic Charities cafe
For a select number of young adult refugees and a growing number of veterans, The Refuge has served as a solid steppingstone to meaningful employment.
Pope: Christians persevere in times of trouble, ignore doomsayers
People who follow Christ do not listen to "prophets of doom," silly horoscopes or sermons that frighten and divide people, Pope Francis said.
No one is excluded from God’s mercy, pope says
"Whoever I find at my job (or) in my neighborhood is a person to love as God loves," he said. "This is inclusion."
Mexican priest kidnapped, found alive with signs of torture
Father Jose Luis Sanchez Ruiz, pastor of Twelve Apostles parish in Catemaco was reported missing Nov. 11, sparking unrest and the ransacking and burning of the city hall by residents impatient with the police response.
Big lessons to be learned from small actions, departing USCCB head says
Archbishop Kurtz noted different encounters he had during his three-year tenure as president, each with a lesson learned.
Four cardinals ask pope to clarify teaching on Communion for divorced
"Even within the episcopal college, there are contrasting interpretations of Chapter 8 of 'Amoris Laetitia,'" the chapter dealing with ministry to the divorced in his exhortation on the family.
Panel: The ‘forgotten’ propelled Trump to victory, but others are in fear
Many were left behind by an economy that no longer depended on their hard labor, which once made the country -- and their families and towns -- thrive.
Visitation BVM Christmas Bazaar
The parish in Norristown celebrates its 60th annual Christmas Bazaar Friday, November 18th (7pm-10pm) to Saturday, November 19th (9am-5pm).