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Chaplain’s duty is to bury the dead, but he also ministers to the living
During his two-year assignment as chaplain at the cemetery, Father Brankatelli has developed a deep appreciation for the Americans buried there for their service to the country.
Friars to make pilgrimage on foot, will say Mass, promote vocations
The friars will carry no money and hope others will join them for a few hours to pray or discuss the faith. They plan to stay overnight at Catholic churches along the way.
Roman Catholic’s basketball coach resigns
Chris McNesby, who coached the Cahillites this year to their second consecutive state championship, announced his retirement May 20 in order to spend more time with his family.
Mother of Providence students noted for their poetry
Nine students of the Wallingford regional Catholic school read their poems aloud in the Delaware County Poetry Competition. See some samples of their work.
Signed Mass beginning of more outreach by archdiocese to deaf Catholics
"We're trying to build up our group of Mass interpreters. Right now, there are only a few who are comfortable signing Masses, and they get called on quite a bit," Erin Jeffries said.
Vine and branches: Chaplains work to uproot radicalization in prisons
Governments and international entities are paying more attention to the problem of radicalization taking root and spreading in prisons, said Msgr. Paolo Rudelli.
Pew survey of Mideast Muslims: Religion less central to those in Israel
The survey found that compared to other religious groups in Israel -- including Jews, Christians and Druze -- Israeli Muslims are highly devout, but at rates lower than Muslims in neighboring countries.
Do not give in to fear in helping migrants, pope tells diplomats
While the international community should continue working for peace in war-torn countries, it also must work to help migrants escaping violence as well as those caring for them, Pope Francis said.
Catholic values help Ravens’ coach lead in football and life
Jim Harbaugh relies on his Catholic faith to guide him and his Baltimore Ravens players as they have faced various challenges during the past year, including the death of a teammate.
Chicago Archdiocese announces new parental leave policy to start July 1
The new policy is open to fathers and mothers who just had children or adopted children.