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Parish hosts day retreat on Padre Pio
Parishioners and staff of St. Maria Goretti Parish, Hatfield, invite all to their annual retreat on Thursday, Sept. 8.
Courses on penance, Islam highlight offerings at St. Charles Seminary
The School of Theological Studies at the seminary will present "Penance: The Gift and Mission of Mercy" and "Introduction to Islam" among its fall courses, part of a broad array for men and women studying theology.
Streamers, flowers, banners piled high as two squad cars become memorial
A grieving city heaped its well-wishes, its heartache and its unending support upon a pair of squad cars parked in front of the Dallas Police Department headquarters.
Healing racial divides starts with dialogue, black bishops say
A wave of shootings has many people asking: "Where do we go from here?" Bishop John Ricard said black Catholic leaders are seeking ways to address the violence, racism and mistrust that were on full display this month.
Sisters of St. Joseph celebrate 50 years of human rights advocacy
The theme for this year's conference was, "Our Emerging Story of Being ONE … God's Love Unfolding," reflecting the sisters' charism: to love God and to love their "dear neighbor."
California Catholic bishops back initiative to abolish death penalty
SAN FRANCISCO (CNS) — The California Catholic bishops announced their support July 14 for Proposition 62, a voter initiative on the November ballot that would repeal the death penalty. The bishops timed their statement to coincide with the launch of the “Yes on 62” campaign that took place at a Los Angeles news conference. Speakers […]
Commercials with inviting message about Catholic Church hit movie screens
As of July 15, the Archdiocese of New Orleans is sponsoring a 15-second, pre-movie commercial that invites people to think positively about the "fellowship, purpose and service" offered by the local Catholic Church.
Nuncio to U.N.: Create Palestinian state, use faith-based diplomacy
Archbishop Auza called for the full implementation of the U.N. General Assembly's Resolution 181, which called for the creation of a Palestinian state almost 70 years ago and has not been fulfilled.
Canadian marketer: Laypeople must step up to help church evangelize
The church -- from individual parishes to the Vatican -- needs to collaborate with highly skilled specialists if it wants to get serious about evangelization.
Puerto Rico priest sentenced to prison for felony in sexual abuse case
A former priest from the Diocese of Mayaguez who originally faced two felony charges of improper sexual behavior was sentenced on one of those charges July 14.