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Shootings of law enforcement officers shock victims’ friends
"The issue is not 'how you handle blacks or whites' but how you handle people" said Deacon Alfred Adams, emphasizing the issue is deeper than race -- it is a humanitarian issue.
New Yorkers gather to pray for local nun missing in Austria
Sister Eileen, 72, has not been heard from since July 6, when she notified her nephew in Long Island via an email from her iPad that she had arrived at a hostel in the Alpine village of Hallstatt, Austria.
‘Journey of Hope’ group tours Nebraska calling for end to death penalty
The group is led by the families of murder victims, former death-row inmates who were exonerated and family members of inmates currently on death row.
Former publisher of Our Sunday Visitor named to lead Catholic News Service
Greg Erlandson, 62, is the new director and editor-in-chief of the news service run by the U.S. Catholic bishops' conference. Catholic journalism, he said, should "pulse with relevancy and engagement."
Father Edward Cahill, known as a dynamic preacher, dies at 82
The pastor emeritus of Holy Cross Parish, Springfield, was also a former pastor of Visitation B.V.M. Parish in Philadelphia, where he encouraged vocations. He was loved in all the parishes he served, friends said.
Archbishop Gregory to chair USCCB task force on race
The Atlanta archbishop will lead a new group of the U.S. bishops to deal with racial issues brought about following a series of summertime shootings that left citizens and police officers among the dead.
Baton Rouge Catholic community works to promote peace after shootings
As tragic events have unfolded in the Baton Rouge area, the Catholic community has been at the forefront of helping to spread the message of peace.
The long way to World Youth Day: Walking from Rome to Krakow
A group including two men from Philadelphia are ending their three-month-long, 1,200 mile walking pilgrimage from the Vatican to Poland. Like medieval travelers, they've been welcomed by residents and monasteries along the way.
Philadelphia pastor begins 2nd role as Neumann U chaplain
Father Stephen D. Thorne will care for the sacramental life of students, faculty and staff at the Franciscan university while remaining pastor of St. Martin de Porres Parish, North Philadelphia.
Pope to address youth in poor area of Texas via video for World Youth Day
It is the pope's "way of being two places at the same time because he will be in Poland for the world celebration where millions will be gathered with him, but also giving a special sign that he's always mindful of those who can't make a trip.