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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.
Catholic school principal receives top national award
St. Joseph Sister Cathy McGowan, founding principal of Drexel Neumann Academy in Chester, was one of 30 recipients of the award by the National Catholic Educational Association.
Archbishop says Canada’s assisted suicide law leads to fear of hospitals
A series of talks across the Edmonton Archdiocese has drawn large crowds and raised poignant questions on euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide.
$1.5 million grant boosts study of science, faith in seminaries
The courses are not just limited to clergy, but also have seminarians, lay ministers and anyone interested in the intersection of Catholicism and the sciences in mind, Doris Donnelly told Catholic News Service.
Religious groups OK workaround on contraceptive coverage
Lawyers for Catholic dioceses and the Little Sisters of the Poor said they could live with the government providing free birth control for women if the coverage is independent from religious employers' plans.
Nebraska bishops ‘deeply regret’ school group’s vote on transgender issue
Even though four of the six districts in the state approved a "sex at birth" proposal, including a majority of public schools, board members voted to allow sports participation for transgender students.
Pope: Living out one’s faith is useless without a repentant heart
The pope reflected on the Gospel passage, which recounted Jesus calling Matthew to follow him despite the fact he was a tax collector and considered a sinner by the people.
Pope, cardinal advisers discuss nominating bishops, role of nuncios
The Council of Cardinals, often referred to as the C9, met April 11-13 with Pope Francis. The pope appointed the council to help advise him on the reform of the Roman Curia, as well as on church governance more generally.
Pew survey tracks effect of faith on Americans’ everyday lives
The upshot: People who are "highly religious" are more engaged with their families, volunteer more and generally are happier with life. They also lose their temper and tell lies as much as anyone else.