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Funds sought this weekend for victims of Louisiana flooding
For all Masses Sept. 17-18, all parishes in the Philadelphia Archdiocese are invited to contribute to a special collection to support the victims of recent flooding in Louisiana where thousands of families have been displaced.
Pope praises bishops’ guidelines on helping divorced, remarried couples
The process of discernment -- of looking at actions and failures that contributed to the breakup of their sacramental marriage, their current family responsibilities and their resolve to life the Christian life more fully -- may not necessarily end with the reception of the sacraments, the bishops said.
Countries bordering Nigeria help those displaced by Boko Haram
More than 20,000 people have been killed in attacks by Nigeria-based Boko Haram, and some 2.6 million people have been forced to flee their homes.
After 27-year prayer vigil for missing boy, the tragic news comes
Agnes Imdieke lit a candle and said a prayer for the safe return of Jacob Wetterling ever since the 11-year-old boy was abducted in 1989. When Jacob's remains were found Sept. 3, Agnes prayed with bittersweet gratitude for his family, especially his mother.
Pep rally kicks off new school year in archdiocese
Some Catholic school students weren’t in school on Friday morning, Sept. 9, but instead they closed 18th Street in Philadelphia and cheered from the steps of the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul in a raucous rally.
Clergy changes noted in archdiocese
Archbishop Charles Chaput announced assignment changes for three priests Sept. 12.
USCCB urges HHS compromise on contraceptive mandate case
A Sept. 9 letter from USCCB officials to the Department of Health and Human Services stressed that a compromise could effectively be reached in the Affordable Care Act's contraceptive requirement.
Papal commission steps up work to educate church about abuse
Members of the pope's commission for child protection, including an abuse survivor, have been speaking with new bishops and major Vatican offices as part of a mandate to develop and educate the church about best practices.
The Red and the Blue: Catholic League football realigns for fairness’s sake
In our team-by-team Catholic League preview, coaches from smaller-enrollment Catholic schools anticipate a better chance to compete. And for the first time since 1961, champions will be determined by regular season records.
Rosary and prayer service set for 9/11 in Wayne
To celebrate the Nativity of Mary and honor and remember the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, all are welcome to participate in a rosary and prayer service at St. Katherine of Siena Church this Sunday.