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Man Up Philly coming to St. Joseph’s U this March
All men are encouraged to join in the all-day event of faith and sharing, the eighth annual Men's Spirituality Conference, to encourage men to live up to their true calling.
Young children invited to ‘Step Up to Kindergarten’
Parents can meet the teacher and have questions answered, while children can enjoy story time and a craft activity at the event at St. David School, Willow Grove.
Bishop says Mexican mayor’s murder was message from organized crime
He said Mota's murder sends the message, "If you don't cooperate with organized crime, look at what's going to happen to you."
South Sudan bishop urges peace, says attack on nuns shakes church
Five armed men, believed to be allied to South Sudan's main rebel group, assaulted and threatened religious sisters at the Solidarity Teacher Training College in Yambio, the capital of the country's Western Equatoria state, Dec. 28.
Archbishop offers prayers for Mayor Kenney
Read the archbishop's prayer that he gave at the inauguration of Philadelphia's new mayor, and the investiture of City Council, on Monday, Jan. 4 in Philadelphia.
A look back on a life of leading the helpers’ of God’s children
Joseph J. Sweeney Jr. retired as head of the 2,300 employees of Catholic Human Services of the Philadelphia Archdiocese. He reflects on his La Sallian education and 31 years of service to the church.
Vatican agreement with Palestine goes into effect
The accord focuses mostly on the status and activity of the Catholic Church in the Palestinian territories. It assures the church "juridical recognition" and "guarantees" for its work and institutions in there.
Pope erects Syro-Malankara eparchy for U.S., Canada
The new diocese is called the Eparchy of St. Mary, Queen of Peace, and will be based out of Elmont, New York, in the Latin-rite Diocese of Rockville Centre, at St. Vincent de Paul Malankara Catholic Cathedral.
Video messages of pope’s prayer intentions will hit social media
The new video messages, featuring the pope asking for prayers and action on various challenges facing the world today, will begin Jan. 6, the feast of the Epiphany of the Lord.
Federal judge says state can cut contract with Planned Parenthood
The judge's ruling in Utah is giving hope for a similar initiative in Ohio. The same judge had earlier blocked a move by Utah's governor to defund the organization.