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Chornobyl disaster, war in Ukraine focus of prayer service
Christians in the region will gather Sunday, April 17 at the Ukrainian cathedral in Philadelphia to commemorate in prayers and songs the world's worst nuclear catastrophe and the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Video looks at meaning of religious freedom, court fight on mandate
Religious freedom "is foundational to our church and American society," said Archbishop William Lori in announcing a new video on religious liberty and the contraceptive mandate case now before the Supreme Court.
Selfless witness is needed in culture hostile to the Gospel, pope says
The courageous witness of those who have given their life for the Gospel is needed in a world that is often antagonistic toward its message, Pope Francis said.
Vatican reiterates Polish archbishop should shun public church events
A Polish archbishop who resigned after sexually molesting Catholic seminarians has been warned by the Vatican to stay away from commemorations of Poland's Christian conversion and an upcoming visit by the pope.
‘VatiLeaks’ trial: Author says he had duty to publish private documents
Testifying at his Vatican trial April 13, Gianluigi Nuzzi denied pressuring Spanish Msgr. Lucio Vallejo Balda, secretary of the Prefecture for the Economic Affairs of the Holy See, for access to the documents.
Royersford parish choir to perform concert
Sacred Heart Parish will present a free concert Sunday, May 1 featuring music by composers such as Henry Purcell, Ludwig von Beethoven and Franz Schubert, and hymns dedicated to Mary.
Parish’s oldest member honored in her church
Josie Drop celebrated her 100th birthday as parishioners of Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Parish in Limerick presented her with a cake, cards and sang "Happy Birthday," led by the pastor, during Mass.
Collegeville student wins awards at regional science fair
Colleen Schiele of Holy Cross Regional Catholic School earned awards for her experiment to test for effective barriers against the destructive effects of a tsunami.
Father Stephen Thorne to receive Gesu School award
The pastor of St. Martin de Porres Parish and a dedicated mentor of boys at Gesu in North Philadelphia will receive the school's top award next month.
Kindergarteners make snack bags for seminarians
The young students at Mary, Mother of the Redeemer School in North Wales assembled care packages for seminarians at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary as the men prepare for final exams this spring.