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Supreme Court hears oral arguments in HHS mandate case
Religious freedom was at stake, the plaintiffs argued, because even though contraceptive coverage would come via a third party, religious employers would be complicit in providing something that violates their beliefs.
Ohio seminary’s rector wants tougher admissions policy
The head of the pontifical seminary proposes creating a national database for seminary applicants, hiring private investigators to review applications and interviews by an admissions committee and staff psychologist.
Holy Week liturgies set for cathedral, parishes in archdiocese
The holiest days of the year are beginning in Catholic churches around the world. See our schedule of liturgies at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul and what to expect at a parish near you.
Youth and young adults ready for Holy Week activities
Young Catholics in groups across the archdiocese are helping parishioners mark the sacred days before Easter.
Neumann-Goretti’s boys and girls repeat as Pa. state champs
In the class AA state basketball finals, the N-G girls of won the title, capping a 29-1 season (88-2 over the past three) while the boys won the AAA final for their sixth straight crown. Their 99 points were the most ever in PIAA finals.
Sophs, juniors power Archbishop Wood’s state championship run
Katie Greenburg (14 points,13 rebounds in the state title game) was one of only two seniors of a squad that started the year at 4-6 but went on to capture the Catholic League and PIAA class AAA titles March 19.
Staggered at start, Roman regroups to win state crown
Carried by the play of three star classmates -- especially Lamar Stevens and his 27 points -- Roman Catholic easily beat a Pittsburgh powerhouse for the Cahillites second straight class AAAA PIAA championship.
Crowd outside Supreme Court rallies against federal HHS mandate
Sisters from the Carmelites, Dominicans and Little Sisters of the Poor -- whose contraceptive mandate case was heard March 23 by the high court -- sang "Salve Regina" and other hymns in a peaceful rally in Washington.
Holy Week is memorial of God’s infinite mercy, pope says at audience
The Easter Triduum is a memorial to a love story "that gives us the certainty that we will never be abandoned in life's trials," he said.
Amid prayer and fear, Muslim refugee family thanks pope for help
Likes millions of refugees around the world, Hassan packed up his family to flee violence and to try to find a safe place where his children could grow and thrive.