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Sister Mary Dolores Malecka, teacher at high schools and college, dies at 85
Born and raised in Philadelphia before joining the Sisters of St. Joseph, she taught math in schools of the Philadelphia Archdiocese for most of her 68 years in active ministry.
Holy Child Sister Ruth McCarthy dies at 92; was beloved teacher
Well known by her religious name Mother Louis Mary, she still skied well into her 70s and for decades maintained friendships with many of her former students at Archbishop Carroll High School and Holy Spirit School.
Archbishop overseeing Guam archdiocese asks Vatican for leader’s removal
The request, he said, was supported by the archdiocese's presbyteral council, which had issued a letter to Archbishop Apuron requesting he resign, followed by a letter to the Holy See requesting his removal given that the archbishop did not step down.
Archbishop: Study shows ‘urgent need’ for dialogue with other faiths
"Experience has shown that when people of different faith traditions build personal relationships and engage in dialogue to learn about one another, they develop the capacity to work together," said a Sept. 21 statement by Archbishop Cupich.
Candidates, party platforms differ on need to act on climate change
A Catholic Charities executive called upon the presidential candidates and elected officials to take seriously the threat of flooding and disappearing land not just in Louisiana, but also in other coastal communities.
Christian educators say Israeli cuts threaten schools’ existence
When Israel's Ministry of Education ranked its top 277 schools, eight of the nation's 47 Christian schools were on the list.
A year after pope’s visit, domestic workers gather on immigration issue
Last year, when they heard the pope would be addressing immigration on his first trip to the U.S., a group of 100 domestic workers decided they would make a religious pilgrimage from Pennsylvania to Washington to hear what the pontiff had to say.
CRS, other NGOs pledge total of $1.2 billion to help world’s refugees
The funds will provide urgent medical assistance, food and nutrition, security, shelter, education and other essential services to displaced populations, according to CRS.
Coming soon: Film on Pope Francis’ visit to Philadelphia
Relive the excitement and solemnity of Pope Francis' visit to Philadelphia and the World Meeting of Families last year by watching a screening of a new film on the events Oct. 13 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
Two priests kidnapped, killed in Mexico
The priests were beaten and shot, and found along the side of a highway with their hands and feet bound, according to media reports. In less than two years 14 clergymen have been killed in the country.