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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."
Polish American Festival coming to Doylestown
More than 25,000 visitors are expected for this year's event, Sept. 4-6 and Sept. 10-11, featuring Polish culture with live music and dance, arts and crafts, ethnic Polish food and amusement rides.
I.H.M. sister to lead day-long program on Our Lady of Sorrows
The Neumann Adult Spirituality Enrichment Ministry in Warminster will offer a program Sept. 14 by Sister Mary Virginia Quinn on how Mary accompanies us through the sorrows and joys of our lives.
Slain French priest was attack on ‘all of us,’ English imam says
Father Jacques Hamel's gruesome murder in northern France July 26 -- by men allied with the Islamic State -- prompted sorrow and outrage from Muslim leaders and signs of solidarity with Catholics.
Superhero cape project brings joy to young patients
The eighth graders at a Catholic school in Baton Rouge made capes for sick children, including a 4-year-old undergoing leukemia treatments who ran up and down the hospital's halls with her cape.
Bishop tours flood-wracked West Virginia town trying to recover
Residents of a town ravaged by floods in June showed Bishop Michael Bransfield how they are rebuilding their homes. The faith community is addressing the lack of basic necessities and other resources.
Teach your elders well: Pope calls youths to be models for adults
At World Youth Day July 30, Pope Francis asked young people to show adults how to "live with diversity, in dialogue, to experience multiculturalism not as a threat but an opportunity." Christians should watch their tongues and their texting fingers, he said.