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Sister of St. Joseph, a longtime teacher, dies at 93
Sister Anna Marie Mack earned master's degrees in music and English and taught in schools in Southeastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey throughout her 70 years of religious life.
Outdoor procession to honor Mary set for May 1
The Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul will host a liturgy followed by the second annual procession. Essays to choose the May Queen are being accepted on the theme, “Who is the Mary in Your Life?”
Homily: ‘God was full of surprises when it came to Mother Angelica’
"Hers was a practical spirituality for the man in the pew," Father Wolfe said. I believe that deep down we all want holiness because it is the only thing that is really satisfies us."
French cardinal reiterates promise to cooperate with police on abuse
Police raided the offices of Lyon Cardinal Philippe Barbarin March 30 to search for information related to the case of Father Bernard Preynat, charged with "sexual aggression and rape of minors."
Pope meets head of traditionalist Society of St. Pius X
Although the society is no longer considered to be in schism and the excommunication of its bishops was lifted in 2009, questions remained over whether the sacraments they celebrate are valid and licit.
Pope calls for new Catholic institutions of mercy and charity
Pope Francis asked Catholic dioceses around the world to set up a permanent memorial of the Year of Mercy by establishing a hospital, home for the aged or recovering addicts in an under-served area.
From playground to pro hoops, Beck remains a Philly guy
Ernie Beck has been a basketball star and fan his whole life, from Southwest Philly to Penn to the Philadelphia Warriors. The devout Sacred Heart parishioner still loves the game and roots for the local teams.
Philadelphia’s rivalries give way to love for Villanova in Final Four
Folks who never attended Villanova are rooting for the Wildcats as they prepare for their big game Saturday night. Loyalty to local basketball teams is a trait coach Jay Wright loves about the city.
Court’s unusual request on HHS mandate might avoid tie decision
The high court's request for details on contraceptive insurance coverage might mean the mandate for such coverage by objecting employers will be interpreted differently around the country, observers surmised.
No easy answers to pastoral questions on assisted suicides
What should a hospital chaplain do if confronted with a patient who expresses a determination to use assisted suicide? Can anointing of the sick be given to such a patient? How do pastors decide whether a person who carried out an assisted suicide should receive a Catholic funeral?