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Church reconstruction in Haiti continues after election violence lull
The confrontations forced construction managers to suspend the work at several sites around the capital of Port-au-Prince as Haitian officials dealt with a vacant presidency and settled on April 24 as a new date for the twice-delayed national election.
Pennsylvania bishop pledges transparency in dealing with abuse reports
Bishop Mark Bartchak of Altoona-Johnstown apologized to abuse victims and people of the diocese two days after a grand jury reported on the sexual abuse of hundreds of children and a pattern of concealment.
Talk explains Year of Mercy in parishes and daily lives
Father Philip Forlano will present his talk, with an overview of Pope Francis' view of mercy and ways to encounter God's mercy today, at St. Stanislaus Parish on March 8 at 7 p.m.
Lectures consider deadly sins, and virtues combating them
The Adult Faith Formation Academy of St. Mary Magdalen Parish, Media, continues its Lenten Lecture Series on upcoming Monday evenings at the Delaware County church.
Seminary hosts Lenten program of music and Scripture
The seminarians of St. Charles Seminary will present a free concert including musical selections and prayers this Sunday afternoon. Free will donations will benefit the Sisters of St. Joseph.
Australian cardinal promises help for abuse victims
Admitting that church leadership "made enormous mistakes" in confronting suspected and known sexual abuse against minors, Cardinal George Pell met with victims after testifying in an abuse case.
More local Catholic churches join 24 Hours for the Lord this weekend
In the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to date, 59 parishes will participate, more than double the number from a week ago. Catholic churches worldwide are opening their doors for prayers this Friday night and Saturday.
Pro-lifers want high court to uphold ‘common-sense law,’ says Ryan
The Supreme Court is hearing a challenge to a Texas law that requires abortion clinics to to meet the same requirements as a surgical center. House Speaker Paul Ryan spoke to pro-lifers rallying in Washington March 2.
Recovery continues after deadly tornadoes hit Louisiana, Virginia
The Feb. 23 storm system that spawned a record 13 tornadoes along the Louisiana Gulf Coast led to two deaths and caused damage along the East Coast, where at least seven people were killed.
Wallingford parish airs weekly Mass on cable TV station
St. John Chrysostom Parish airs the Sunday Mass on two days each week on the Comcast system, and anytime on the Delaware County parish's website.