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State’s attempt to abolish death penalty marked at Rome’s Colosseum
Rome's Colosseum was lit in honor of the U.S. state of Nebraska's attempt to abolish the death penalty and as part of Cities for Life Day, a worldwide event that supports a global end to capital punishment.
Northern Ireland’s bishops call court ruling on abortion ‘disquieting’
While Northern Ireland is part of the United Kingdom, the 1967 legalization of abortion only extended to England, Wales and Scotland. Northern Ireland retains the earlier 1861 prohibition on abortion.
Sister M. Julietta Ludwikowski dies at 91
Sister M. Julietta Ludwikowski, a member of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary for 62 years, ministered in finance and education.
Archbishop’s Lecture Series
A lecture by Michael Hanby will be presented at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary Monday, Dec. 7 from 7 to 9 p.m.
Church spreads warmth in Baltimore neighborhood with 1,000-coat giveaway
As he helped distribute 1,000 coats to West Baltimore children Nov. 30, Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori reflected on the church's presence in the neighborhood that saw the final arrest of Freddie Gray Jr. and bore the brunt of the unrest that followed his death last spring.
Father Joseph Girzone, author of ‘Joshua’ novels, dies at 85
After retiring, he picked up his pen and wrote "Joshua," which was published in 1983. It was a success, selling tens of thousands of copies in hardcover before a paperback edition was issued.
African bishops praise caregivers of people with HIV, AIDS
As the Year of Mercy neared, the bishops of Africa and Madagascar held up the work of families and local faith communities in caring for people with AIDS as a strong example of unconditional love.
Sister Joella Francis Campbell dies at 89
Sister of St. Francis Joella Francis Campbell was a professed member of the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia for 68 years.
Sister Marie Angela Natoli dies at 87
Sister Marie Angela Natoli was General Superior of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary from 1994 to 2000. A teacher for many years, she was a recipient of the Valley Forge Freedom Foundation Teacher Award.
Mural signed by Pope Francis dedicated at future home of St. Malachy School
Auxiliary Bishop John McIntyre blessed the outdoor mural, “The Sacred Now: Faith and Family in the 21st Century," at the site of the future St. Malachy School on Nov. 30. The 4,239 square foot mural, signed by Pope Francis during his Philadelphia visit in September, is part of the Mural Arts Program in the city.