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Archdiocesan senior center in North Philadelphia gets $80K grant
The Norris Square Senior Center will use the money from the Pennsylvania Lottery to upgrade its kitchen facilities and better serve at-risk seniors who annually enjoy 37,000 hot lunch and breakfast meals.
Patriarch urges refugee repatriation as long-term solution in Middle East
A permanent solution to the refugee crises throughout the Middle East requires lasting peace and the repatriation of refugees, not resettlement to third countries, Cardinal Bechara Rai said.
Church agencies look at ways private investors can help social mission
A conference brought together investment experts, private foundations, social enterprises and leaders of church organizations to discuss how faith-based institutions might use private capital to advance their ministry.
Faith, tradition highlight First Nation Sunday at Ste. Anne-de-Beaupre
In a year marked by political and ethical debates regarding Canada's First Nations, organizers decided to focus on the Christian message and the native peoples' long-standing devotion to St. Anne.
Some Colombians see papal visit as chance to examine church role in war
"The pope's visit is an opportunity for the Colombian church to reflect deeply on its role in the violence that has plagued our country," Father Alberto Franco said.
SSPX head claims pope is encouraging error
"The Society of St. Pius X prays and does penance for the pope, that he might have the strength to proclaim Catholic faith and morals in their entirety," said a statement published June 29.
Pope prays for peace following Turkey terrorist attack
"Let us pray for the victims, their families and for the dear Turkish people," Pope Francis said after the "heinous" attack June 27 that left 41 dead and 239 injured. Turkey's leader fingered the Islamic State as the culprit.
Slovak pastor and Legion of Mary leader, Father Francis Lendacky, dies
At age 82 he was the oldest active pastor in the Philadelphia Archdiocese. He was known to drop everything to visit sick parishioners and for celebrating Mass in Slovak. He was long dedicated to the Legion.
Even in a loss, team learns best lessons of baseball, and life
The Philadelphia Catholic League team lost 3-2 in the Carpenter Cup Classic at Citizens Bank Park but every player got the thrill of playing in a big-league park and forming friendships with guys from across the region.
Court stops abortion doctors’ requirements, denies pharmacists’ appeal
The court June 28 refused to hear appeals from Mississippi and Wisconsin challenging lower-court rulings blocking their laws similar to the one in Texas that require abortion doctors in the two states to have admitting privileges at nearby hospitals.