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Benedictine abbot prayed with Arnold Palmer on his deathbed
Although the golfing legend who died Sept. 25 was not Catholic, he maintained a relationship with St. Vincent's Archabbey in Latrobe, Pa., for 50 years. "(Arnie) treated everyone with warmth and respect," said Archabbot Douglas Nowicki.
Archdiocesan priest to receive 2016 Claver Award
The Knights of Peter Claver and Ladies Auxiliary will present their annual Claver Award to Father Rayford E. Emmons on Saturday, Nov. 19 at 5 p.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary.
Day of reflection focuses on God’s merciful love
Sister Sarah Butler, M.S.B.T., will present the day-long program at St. Ignatius Parish, Yardley, on Saturday, Oct. 1.
Young and old, but especially young, thrill to evangelist’s message
Chris Stefanick, a popular youth evangelist, wowed a packed St. Martin of Tours Church in New Hope, Bucks County on Sept. 21. His humor-laced but serious message of "God is love" impressed even the many teenagers.
Pray for me: Website offers new way to pray to God for one another
Retired religion teacher Ed Lawrence saw the positive effect of monks and sisters praying for his students' needs at Archbishop Ryan High School, so he launched PrayersUniteTheWorld.org in response.
Undefeated Bishop Shanahan making noise in Ches-Mont League
The Eagles' football team extended its record to 5-0 with two wins over West Chester-area rivals in the past two weeks.
Group of Catholic advisers named for Trump’s presidential campaign
The 34-member group includes two former U.S. ambassadors to the Vatican, Francis Rooney and Jim Nicholson, and former U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum. Other notables include Father Frank Pavone and Mary Matalin.
They’re still talking about last week’s clash of Catholic League titans
St. Joseph's Prep topped Archbishop Wood in a nationally televised football game so important it carried playoff implications in September. After that 43-24 Prep victory, both teams followed with wins last weekend.
Through serving, people continue to ‘Walk With Francis’ a year after trip
People were asked to make pledges to pray regularly for the pontiff, to serve by caring for those in need and supporting charitable efforts, or to act to promote human life and dignity, justice and peace, family life and religious freedom, care for creation and the common good.
Some claim miraculous cures with rocks from Toronto bishop’s crypt
What's central to the experience of those who have endured and conquered illness with the help of stones from Bishop Power's crypt isn't some magic ingredient in the rocks, but the faith of those who pray with them, said Father Michael Busch, St. Michael's rector.