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New Jersey bishops add voices to opposition of ‘deceptive’ abortion ad
The ad aimed to portray the public funding of abortion as a social justice issue.
CRS announces agency veteran as new CEO
A six-month search for a new president and CEO for one of the largest humanitarian relief agencies in the world ended at its doorstep, with Catholic Relief Services announcing that it is hiring a veteran employee, Sean Callahan, as its new president and CEO.
Religious leaders praise Patriarch Bartholomew as a great ecumenist
As leaders of dozens of religions gathered in Assisi for dialogue and prayers for peace, they honored Orthodox Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople as an exemplar of one who is so deeply rooted in his own religious tradition that he can reach out to others without fear.
Failure of ecumenism would imprison mercy, Anglican archbishop says
Churches that are not reconciled with one another weaken the experience of mercy that unites believers to God and with each other, Anglican Archbishop Justin Welby of Canterbury said.
Bishops offer pastoral guidelines for when Canadians seek assisted suicide
The 32-page document, written for priests and parishes, gives guidance on when people in such situations are eligible to receive certain sacraments or a Catholic funeral. It includes references to canon law and pastoral guidance for special circumstances.
Bishop, other leaders call for peace, unity after attack in Minnesota
One day after a knife-wielding Somali-American man injured nine people at a shopping mall near St. Cloud, Bishop Donald J. Kettler called for prayers for those impacted by the violence.
Book and bake sale in Collingdale
St. Joseph Parish will offer books for sale on Saturday, Oct. 1 and Sunday, Oct. 2 in the parish hall, 502 Woodlawn Avenue in Collingdale. Paperback books are $.25, hardback books $.50 and a bag of books $5.
Retreat offered for those dealing with abortion
A healing retreat to help those who have suffered the effects of an abortion in their lives will be held the weekend of Oct. 7-9 at the IHM Spirituality Center in Immaculata, Chester County.
Carmelite Sisters prepare for triduum of St. Therese
Sisters at the Carmelite Monastery in Philadelphia invite all to observe the annual feast from Sept. 29 to Oct. 1. Prayers and the Mass will be celebrated each evening, with the veneration of saints' relics.
Police officers to be honored on St. Michael’s feast day
Students and parishioners of Mary Mother of the Redeemer Parish, North Wales, will gather in the church on Thursday, Sept. 29 for a special prayer service with local police officers to invoke God's blessing on them.