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Quebec parishes seek to become missionary centers in a changing era
The Catholic bishops of Quebec are asking Catholics to ponder if parish reorganizations, underway for years, really are missionary in nature or if they are just meant to preserve a status quo and save money.
World must dial down aggression, stop bullying, pope says
Speaking to young YouTube "celebrities" who together claim about 25 million subscribers, Pope Francis urged people to become better listeners and offer concrete gestures of tolerance and patience.
Msgr. Edward Deliman named new auxiliary bishop
Pope Francis has named the pastor of St. Charles Borromeo Parish in Bensalem a new assistant bishop for the Philadelphia Archdiocese. Archbishop Charles Chaput made the announcement May 31.
Catholic groups urge Illinois governor to sign stopgap bill to help poor
As of midday May 27, S.B. 2038 remained unsigned and the fate of programs contracted through agencies such as Catholic Charities hung in the balance.
Ryan’s Ragdolls win third straight title with game-ending catch
In their first Catholic League championship appearance, Cardinal O’Hara fell 4-2 to perennial softball power Archbishop Ryan, whose centerfielder Vicki Black snared a two-out shot that might have tied the game.
Girls’ lacrosse crown goes to Carroll, winner of 205 league games
Archbishop Carroll's girls continued their winning ways in the Catholic League by besting Archbishop Wood in the league championship in dramatic style with a 21-4 win.
La Salle takes 20th boys’ lacrosse title in 25 years
With a 9-5 win over defending Catholic League champions St. Joseph's Prep Tuesday evening, the Explorers recaptured the championship and are aiming to add to their four state PIAA titles.
Bonner students hear of saintly priest who was ‘just like you’
At Msgr. Bonner and Archbishop Prendergast High School, students learned about the wisdom of Augustinian Father Bill Atkinson from those who knew him. The cause for sainthood for the quadriplegic priest is under review.
Lawmakers blast president’s deal with Vietnam as ‘epic failure’
Rep. Chris Smith of New Jersey said President Barack Obama's decision to lift the arms embargo in Vietnam "failed to advance long-term U.S. interests" and ignored the country's human rights abuses.
Ecumenical officers hope to enrich the work of Christian collaboration
Ecumenism is meant to be a two-way street and one organization wants to continue serving as a bridge between both.