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Gun violence rally turns lament into action
A June 9 interfaith gathering, co-sponsored by the Philadelphia Archdiocese, called for both spiritual renewal and concrete action in ending violence that signifies "a loss of respect for the human person."
Sister Kathleen Leary, writer and editor for CS&T, dies at 88
After teaching for decades, in 1985 she began a ministry writing hundreds of stories on local Catholics for The Catholic Standard and Times over 11 years. A native of Chester, she was a Sister of St. Joseph for 71 years.
Prelates decry attacks on pro-life centers across U.S.
Cardinal Dolan of New York and Archbishop Lori of Baltimore noted the pace of attacks on pro-life organizations and Catholic churches had stepped up since a draft decision on a landmark abortion case was leaked in May.
Vatican financial watchdog reports on its 2021 activities
The agency said that the more than 100 transactions flagged as suspicious in 2021, higher than the previous year, were an indication that tougher policies at the Vatican bank were working.
Latest clerical assignments announced
Archbishop Nelson Perez announced changes of assignment for 26 priests and deacons, including parishes for the six newly ordained permanent deacons.
Nigerian church massacre ‘an attack on all Catholics,’ say local leaders
The June 5 killing of at least 50 worshippers during a Pentecost Sunday Mass continues a years-long surge in violence. Faithful everywhere must raise their voices, said two directors of Philadelphia's Nigerian Catholic community.
Bishop Shanahan HS welcomes Phila. priest as new president
Father John Donia has been tapped to lead the archdiocesan high school, having most recently served as its principal and campus minister.
Catholic school softball, baseball teams advance in playoffs
Conwell-Egan, Archbishop Wood and Neumann-Goretti moved up in the ranks, throwing heat and swinging for the fences.
European bishops’ commission rejects new abortion demands
The bishops called a European Parliament resolution declaring abortion a "fundamental right," issued ahead of an expected U.S. Supreme Court decision, "an unacceptable interference in the democratic jurisdictional decisions of a sovereign state."
Surrogacy, pornography both threaten human dignity, pope says
"Wombs for rent" and the "abnormal consumption of sex on the internet" are directly opposed to the "beauty of the family," said Pope Francis in a June 10 address.