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Chicago archdiocesan outreach to gay community remembers Orlando victims
The Archdiocesan Gay and Lesbian Outreach began in 1988 as a way to extend the church's pastoral outreach to gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender Catholics throughout the archdiocese.
Mexican churchmen say teacher conflict indicates greater social unrest
Churchmen have offered to mediate a conflict between the government and protesting teachers after an attempt at dislodging a roadblock left eight dead and dozens more injured.
Philippine bishops issue letter on police killing of suspected criminals
"Suspicion is never the moral equivalent of certainty, and punishment may be inflicted only on the ground of certainty."
Archdiocese’s new youth ministry leaders are Franciscan U grads
Read about the life journeys of Jacob King and Megan Mastroianni, respectively director and associate director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry. Though both born Catholic, they drifted away but came back as faithful young adults.
With new leaders, archdiocese aims to rejuvenate youth ministry
In a major development, Archbishop Chaput has bolstered the church's ministry by naming a new director and associate director for Youth and Young Adult Ministry, with robust support from a Catholic Life 2000 fund.
Nurse working with blind and deaf seniors receives top health care award
Registered nurse Molly Crumley leads Mercy LIFE's Valley View Center in Elwyn, Delaware County, oversaw training for three are providers who are deaf became certified nurse aides.
Security, criminal justice experts seek lessons after Florida shooting
As in the aftermath of the 9/11 terror attacks, the shooting presents a potential minefield of conflicting impulses and responses.
Two Catholic schools compete in First in Math program
The 24 Game, a way to teach mathematics that is both fun and effective, was the focus of awards for students at Mother of Providence Regional Catholic School in Wallingford and St. Laurence School in Upper Darby.
Msgr. Bernard Witkowski, promoter of Polish heritage, dies at 81
The Polish American priest was ordained by Cardinal Krol and worked with him on projects including bringing the future Pope John Paul II to Philadelphia. He may be the only American priest to be depicted in a Marvel comic book.
Friends of Fertility Care host documentary, discussion session
The film screening of “NaPro: A Quiet Revolution” and a discussion with Dr. Monique Ruberu will be held at St. Agnes Church in Sellersville.