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‘Faith overshadows fear’ amid Boko Haram’s terrorist acts, says bishop
"As the bishop, I am in a particular place because God has planted me there in order to serve the people," Bishop Oliver Dashe Doeme of Maiduguri, Nigeria, said.
Church officials dismiss rumors that kidnapped priest will be crucified
Social media posts claim that Islamic State agents kidnapped a Salesian priest in Yemen and are torturing him, and plan to crucify him on Good Friday. His order's province in India had no information on his whereabouts.
Archbishop Chaput responds to Belgium attacks
The archbishop called for prayers for the people killed, injured, suffering and mourning "as a result of this act of evil," and he asked during Holy Week that God "bring peace to our troubled world."
Wallingford Catholic students to re-enact Christ’s passion
Students of Mother of Providence Regional Catholic School, Wallingford, will perform the “Living Stations” Tuesday, March 22 at 7 p.m. in St. John Chrysostom Church.
Concert aims to help deepen seminarians’ spirituality
Lovers of classical music will get a treat April 9 at St. Charles Seminary as they "walk in the footsteps of Pope Francis" by enjoying a concert that will benefit the Spiritual Year program at the seminary.
Cultural Heritage Mass gathers 700 faithful from 30 ethnic groups
Archbishop Charles Chaput celebrated the Mass at the cathedral March 19 for Catholics from a wide and growing number of backgrounds -- Lebanese were represented for the first time -- to share their Catholic faith.
Pope to celebrate Holy Thursday with young refugees
"Washing the feet of the refugees, Pope Francis is asking for respect for each one of them," wrote Archbishop Rino Fisichella, the main organizer of the Vatican's Year of Mercy initiatives.
Muslim restorers feel history in work on mosaics above Jesus’ burial site
Raed Khalil and his small team of trained restorers have been patiently and methodically cleaning off centuries of soot and dirt from 39 ancient mosaics and two carved marble pieces, some of which may date back to the Byzantine period.
Pope condemns deadly attacks in Brussels, offers prayers in aftermath
UPDATED --"The Holy Father again condemns the blind violence which causes so much suffering, and he implores from God the gift of peace," a Vatican message said. The attacks have killed at least 31, for which Islamic State has claimed responsibility.
Franciscan sister, 70 years in health care ministry, dies at 94
Sister Rosa Carmichael, O.S.F., became a registered nurse after entering her congregation in 1943. She served in nursing for 43 years in the Philadelphia Archdiocese, among other areas.