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‘Doing science is an act of worship,’ Vatican astronomer says
A hint of God's personality also is revealed in the fact that the universe was created as a rational and reasonable place that can be understood by the creatures that inhabit it, Brother Consolmagno explained.
Pope’s Via Crucis: Cardinal writes prayers for all those who suffer
The Good Friday service, which takes places at night at Rome's Colosseum, is broadcast around the world. Tens of thousands of people gather with the pope around the ancient Roman amphitheater to meditate on the last moments of Jesus' life.
Former editor of diocesan paper finds new calling as Catholic radio host
"The Bright Side," which debuted in January, presents the news of the week with commentary from a Catholic perspective. Kellett's previous program, "The Cy Kellett Show," had been broadcast on Sunday evenings since last March.
Immaculate Heart Sister Charles Miriam dies at age 94
Serving at John W. Hallahan Catholic High School for Girls for more than 25 years, Sister Charles Miriam Keltz, I.H.M., entered the congregation in 1942.
Sister of St. Francis dies at 91 after 70 years of ministry
Sister Trinita Balbach, O.S.F., served mostly in education and, in later years, in fundraising and parish ministry, primarily in Florida dioceses. The Wilmington, Del., native is survived by a sister in the same order.
As crowds were indifferent to Jesus’ passion, so with today’s migrants, pope says
Today too many countries want someone else to care for people fleeing violence and seeking a better life, Pope Francis said during Mass on Palm Sunday, the same day a European plan to settle refugees went into effect.
Sister Thomasina ministered 62 years in religious life
Sister Thomasina, the former Helen Farley, was a Sister of St. Joseph who taught in elementary and secondary schools, as well as Chestnut Hill College.
Sister Miriam Robert dies at age 83
A native of St. Edmond Parish in South Philadelphia, Sister Miriam Robert Heinze, I.H.M., served with the Sisters Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary for 64 years.
Former president and dean of Chestnut Hill College dies at 98
Sister Mary Xavier Kirby, a Sister of St. Joseph, ministered for 76 years in the congregation, mostly in education, where she led Chestnut Hill College for many years.
Sister Margaret Mary Donohoe, S.S.J., dies at age 82
The member of the Sisters of St. Joseph for 66 years served in education in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and the Diocese of Camden, and in varied social and health care ministries.