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St. Joe’s Prep raises its cup – for charity
The rugby team out competed other school groups and teams by raising the largest portion of a $10,000 fundraiser to benefit summer feeding programs in Philadelphia, including the 450 sites of Catholic-run NDS.
JRS official in Malawi says albino refugees warned to avoid certain areas
Believed to bring wealth, the body parts of albinos are sought for use in magical rituals.
Fatima facts: Vatican shepherds the flock away from conspiracy claims
A statement released May 21 by the Vatican press office said Pope Benedict confirms decisively that 'the publication of the Third Secret of Fatima is complete.'"
St. John XXIII’s aide, oldest member College of Cardinals, dies at 100
Italian Cardinal Loris Capovilla, who served St. John XXIII before and after he became pope, died in Bergamo, near Milan.
Archbishop, immigrant advocates decry plans for stepped-up raids
The planned increase in federal immigration raids is a sign of "the failed state of American immigration policy," said Los Angeles Archbishop Jose Gomez. Others said the raids would spark fear in Catholic parishes.
Woodworker builds caskets out of reclaimed lumber from Shenandoah Valley
The ministry was born about six years ago amid sawdust and tears, when Schmiedicke and two of his younger brothers made a casket for their grandmother.
Cincinnati parishioners learn to ‘Civilize It’ during election season
Amid the anger, the attacks and the sometimes boisterous nature of this year's presidential campaign, the Archdiocese of Cincinnati is encouraging parishioners to remember that civility in politics is a virtue.
New priest celebrates first Mass in his home parish
After his ordination on May 21, Father Matthew Windle returned to Sacred Heart Church in Havertown May 22 to celebrate his first liturgy with priests friends and supportive family members and parishioners.
New department in archdiocese will make ministries more parish-focused
When the Archdiocese of Chicago's new Department of Parish Vitality and Mission debuts this summer, parishes should notice a new dedication to helping them fulfill the church's mission.
Lebanese leaders hope pope-imam meeting leads to new relationships
"This is a very important meeting, not only because it is the first of its kind in history that the grand imam of al-Azhar visits the Vatican and is received by the Holy Father, but the timing in itself is very important."