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Threat of hell is real for not being faithful to God, pope says
"It will do us good to think about this: 'Well, what will that day be like when I am before Jesus? When he will ask me about the talents he gave me, what I did with them,'" the pope said Nov. 22 during morning Mass.
Pope chooses focus on Mary for upcoming WYD celebrations
The pope has highlighted the way the Mother of Jesus was always open to the Lord's will and has described her "as a role model to be imitated," said the Dicastery for Laity, the Family and Life in a press release Nov. 22.
Social entrepreneur wins Opus Prize for anti-trafficking initiative
The organization offers "opportunity and hope" to women who have been impacted by Kolkata's sex trade, or who are vulnerable to trafficking, said an announcement on the award.
Faith must be ‘integrated into every aspect’ of life, says archbishop
Celebrating our faith and receiving the sacraments are meant to renew and recharge us for carrying that faith and Jesus Christ into the world."
Sister Marie Joan Flemming, I.H.M., 86, dies at Camilla Hall
A native of St. John the Baptist Parish in Philadelphia's Manayunk section, she professed her vows with the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary in 1950.
Sacred Heart Parish to hold Christmas Bazaar
The parish in Clifton Heights, Delaware County will offer food, raffle items, games of chance and a visit by Santa all day on Saturday, Dec. 3.
Franciscan sister, native of Ireland, dies at 102
Sister Columbkill O’Connor, O.S.F., was born in County Kerry, Ireland. After entering the Franciscan order she taught and served in parishes, mostly in the Baltimore Archdiocese, over a span of 78 years.
What’s doing in Philly? Catholic Family Fun Club has plenty to choose
A new social media group in the Philadelphia area is helping Catholic families join fun events, devotional offerings and more. It was founded by Mary Beth Yount, whose parish rallied for her family during a difficult time.
Cardinal Dolan urges stronger effort to stop physician-assisted suicide
Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York urged Catholics to join medical professionals, disability rights groups and others "in fighting for the authentic care" of people facing terminal illness in a statement released Nov. 21.
St. Thomas More’s hair shirt now enshrined for public veneration
St. Thomas, a former lord chancellor of England, wore the shirt while he was incarcerated in the Bell Tower of the Tower of London while awaiting execution for opposing the Protestant reforms of King Henry VIII.