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Rabid anti-Catholic views of late pamphleteer kept him marginalized
Memories of fundamentalist pamphleteer Jack T. Chick, who attacked Catholic beliefs and faith practices for more than 50 years, depend on the generation of those doing the remembering.
In Syria, danger and misery are abundant, but solutions are scarce
"The cradle of civilizations and the birthplace of Judaism, Christianity and Islam, the Middle East has become the theater of incredible brutality," said Archbishop Bernardito Auza.
Bishop accepts camp demolition, but urges change of heart toward migrants
"These people have often been jeered at by the very networks which led them toward an imagined promised land. Their departure from our seaboard can and must be accompanied by increased respect, especially toward minors, single women and people in poor health," said Bishop Jaeger.
Expos offer info on Catholic high schools this Sunday
Officials of the 17 high schools of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia will be present for two high school expos on Sunday, Oct. 30 at Cabrini and Holy Family universities to tell parents and students what the schools can offer.
In Catholic League boys soccer final, only 1 of 2 great teams will win
Sports columnist John Knebels previews the girls and boys soccer championships on Saturday in which La Salle and Roman Catholic will put their undefeated records on the line -- including their one tie this year, against each other.
Enrollment growth prompts Boston archdiocesan seminary to buy back space
Rapid growth in the number of men entering St. John's Seminary in Brighton to study for the priesthood has prompted the Boston Archdiocese to buy back space from Boston College to accommodate the increase.
Investments, merger, closures part of Baltimore archdiocesan schools plan
Schools in the Archdiocese of Baltimore will see $86 million in investments over the next decade under a plan to strengthen the quality of education.
As Cubs chaplain, priest cares for spiritual needs of players
When Father Burke Masters became a priest, he thought he was giving up baseball forever. Never did he dream he'd be chaplain to the Chicago Cubs as they make a run to win the World Series after a 108-year drought.
Cleveland, Chicago prelates offer friendly World Series wager
Cardinal-designate Blase J. Cupich of Chicago and Bishop Richard J. Lennon of Cleveland are making the friendly bet with the loser donating food from a local restaurant to feed dozens of hungry people.
Church personnel must be close to struggling families, pope says
While many people today struggle to live the Christian ideal of marriage and family life, the chief task of the church's theologians and pastoral ministers is not to point to failures, but to draw close to people "so that grace can ransom them, reanimate them and heal them."