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Poll: Majority of Americans approve of restrictions on abortion
A new Marist Poll found that 8 of 10 Americans would favor limiting abortion to -- at most -- the first trimester. Support for restrictions exists even among those who self-identify as "pro-choice."
Father Francis Piro, correspondent for Vatican newspaper, dies at 84
A native of the Calabria region of Italy, the priest served many Philadelphia parishes but his chief work was reporting on the American Church in Italian for the Vatican newspaper, L’Osservatore Romano.
Croydon parish invites all to picnic this Sunday
St. Thomas Aquinas in lower Bucks County will offer food, beverages, fun and fellowship for all members of the community on Aug. 7 from 1-5 p.m.
St. Hubert’s alumnae host ‘Bambies by the River’
The fundraiser for St. Hubert Catholic High School for Girls features food, drinks and a DJ this Saturday, Aug. 6 at Maggie's Waterfront Cafe in Philadelphia.
Parish partnership creates ‘culture of inclusion’ in Phila. neighborhood
St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, social service organizations, local universities and volunteers support a wide diversity of immigrants in South Philadelphia through language classes, youth programs and a flourishing garden.
Maryland Catholic church becomes place of refuge in catastrophic flood
Set on a hill, St. Paul Church saw a deluge from the 1-in-1,000-year storm but not to the extent of a parallel street where most of the damage and two deaths in historic Ellicott City occurred.
Iraqi, Syrian minorities want security before they return home
Christians routed from lands overrun by the Islamic State and other extremist groups since 2003 discussed their needs with a panel of 20 countries planning a post-Islamic State scenario in Iraq and Syria.
New Vatican panel will study ministry of women as deacons
Pope Francis has appointed six men and six women to study the issue of women deacons. At least one member, U.S. scholar Phyllis Zagano, has argued women in the early church were ordained ministers and that women can be ordained deacons today.
Marian feast of the Assumption celebrated in Norristown, West Chester
The M.S.S. Lodge marks 112 years of the observance in Norristown and St. Agnes Parish in West Chester marks its 97th year. Both communities will offer Mass, street procession, benediction and a party on Aug. 14.
Ukrainian Folk Festival coming to Horsham Aug. 28
The Ukrainian American Sport Center is the venue for a festival of music, dance, food and fun celebrating 25 years of independence for Ukraine. The festival's theme is "United Ukraine -- United With Us."