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Metuchen bishop retires; pope appoints Camden priest as successor
UPDATED -- Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop Paul G. Bootkoski of Metuchen, New Jersey, and named as his successor Msgr. James Checchio, a priest of the Diocese of Camden.
To teach better, 900 catechists spend day sharing their faith
The annual Catechist Convocation Saturday in Radnor had its largest turnout ever. About a third were Catholic school teachers and the remainder PREP teachers, all of whom learned how to better share their faith.
Scholar to speak at Archbishop’s Lecture Series tonight
Providence College professor Anthony Esolen will give his talk “Themes from Life Under Compulsion: Ten Ways to Destroy the Humanity of Your Child” on March 7, 7-9 p.m., at St. Charles Seminary.
Former first lady Nancy Reagan dies; made anti-drug effort her cause
UPDATED - Nancy Reagan, who became first lady of the United States in January 1981 following husband Ronald Reagan's victory in the 1980 presidential election, died March 6 in Los Angeles at age 94.
Vatican statistics report increase in baptized Catholics worldwide
Most of the growth in the 1.27 billion-member Catholic Church is coming from Africa and Asia. The percentage of Catholics as part of the general population remains highest in North and South America.
Notre Dame to honor Biden and Boehner with 2016 Laetare Medal
With public confidence in government "at historic lows" and cynicism "high," the University of Notre Dame will present its 2016 Laetare Medal to two public servants known for "their leadership, civility and dedication to our nation," the university's president announced.
Massachusetts group seeks Supreme Court review of church property case
Parishioners occupying a Massachusetts Catholic church for more than a decade are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review and reverse a lower court decision calling for their removal from church property.
Divided court examines ‘undue burden’ test in abortion case
The U.S. Supreme Court stepped into some contentious waters March 2 when it heard oral arguments on abortion for the first time in nearly a decade and almost 25 years since it issued a major ruling on abortion.
Pope pays homage to fidelity of Ukrainian Catholics, prays for peace
"We bow our heads in profound gratitude before those who, even at the price of tribulation and martyrdom, over the course of time testified to their faith, which was lived with dedication to their church and in unfailing union with the successor of Peter," the pope said.
Students see aid continuing as Catholic school closes
Financial factors are forcing St. Francis de Sales School in Lenni, Delaware County, to close. But under a transition plan, students could receive up to $2,000 in tuition aid at a nearby Catholic school next year.