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St. Patrick students study a multi-course STREAM of water
The Catholic school in Malvern adopted a month-long curriculum to study water and its connection across disciplines such as science, technology, religion, engineering, art and math. In addition to hands-on activities, they raised money and awareness.
Eighth grader at Our Lady of Calvary School wins prize in national contest
Ciara Dubeck of Northeast Philadelphia won an award for developing a mobile app that helps children eat healthier and stay fit by tracking the points and rewards they earn through the app. She won a trip to attend Super Bowl 50 in San Francisco.
Pope Francis praises road map for peace in Syria
The pope expressed "deep appreciation" for a Dec. 18 resolution that calls for a cease-fire, a unity government with a new constitution and presidential elections within two years. Civil war has raged in Syria for almost five years and led to a major migration crisis.
Leaders denounce limiting Muslim immigration to U.S.
In spite of the biggest refugee crisis since the end of World War II, calls have risen to shut America's doors "in the faces of those looking for a safe haven," said Miami Archbishop Thomas Wenski. "We cannot give in to our fear and retreat into the mindset of a 'fortress America.'"
No state football crown in Catholic League’s Christmas stocking
John Knebels recaps the 2015 Catholic League football season and provides highlights of West Catholic's noteworthy accomplishments.
Immigration opposition: My country, ’tis of me, but no room for thee
Germans, Italians, Poles, Catholics, Jews -- who, it should be noted, have been shunned by numerous nations over the course of centuries -- and Mexicans, now lambasted as "illegal." Name the group, and they have likely been the subject of hatred, fear and harassment at some point in the development of the nation.
Blessed Teresa parishioners focus on performing Corporal Works of Mercy
Father Paul Brandt, pastor of Blessed Teresa Parish in Limerick, has challenged his parishioners "to perform one intentional work of mercy as a spiritual preparation for Christmas." The good works and prayers will continue through the Year of Mercy.
Creche is reminder God saves people with love, not force, pope says
"God does not love powerful people's imposing revolutions in history, and he doesn't use a magic wand for changing the situation," he said Dec. 18, meeting the people who donated the centerpieces of the Vatican Christmas decorations in St. Peter's Square. "Instead, he makes himself small, he becomes a baby, in order to draw us in with love."
Children enjoy festivities at Archbishop’s Christmas Party
Approximately 500 children were treated to Polar Express-themed entertainment during the Archbishop’s Christmas Benefit on Dec. 17 at the Sheraton Hotel. More than $300,000 was raised to support archdiocesan outreach programs throughout the year.
Diocesan investigators conclude bacteria caused host to appear to bleed
An ad hoc committee appointed to investigate the matter "unanimously concludes that the observed change in the host was not miraculous but resulted from the growth of red bread mold," the diocese said.