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Retreat explores gift of service through music
The Association of Church Musicians in Philadelphia invites all to a retreat March 6 led by Msgr. Gregory Parlante titled, “Gift of self, Gift of service, Gift of music.”
Talk addresses overcoming distractions in prayer
Father Joseph Byerley will lead a guided and personal meditation in two talks this Sunday afternoon at St. Rose of Lima Church, Haddon Heights, N.J.
EWTN, other Catholic entities lose appeal on HHS mandate
A federal appeals court upheld the requirement that most employers cover employees' artificial birth control, sterilization and abortifacients, even if employers including Catholic dioceses oppose such coverage.
Cardinal Pell calls for inquiry into press leaks accusing him of abuse
Calling the accusations "without foundation and utterly false," the cardinal "strongly denies any wrongdoing," said a statement from the Australian cardinal's office in Rome Feb. 19.
Roman survives last-second shot to beat Carroll, advances to finals
Some athletic events deserve no loser. Case in point was Wednesday night when Roman Catholic edged Archbishop Carroll, 64-63, in the waning seconds of the Catholic League boys basketball semifinals.
Irish bishops urge Catholics to press candidates on abortion
In a statement, the four Irish archbishops said they "strongly oppose any weakening of the affirmation of the right to life of the unborn."
Pope John Paul II H.S. to host run benefiting CHOP
The fourth annual “Cupids Cranium” 5K run and one-mile walk at the archdiocesan high school in Royersford will take place Saturday, Feb. 20, and benefit research into children's brain tumors.
Father Judge High School names an alum its new president
Brian King, 36 and a 1997 graduate of the Catholic boys school in Northeast Philadelphia, had been its director of advancement for five years.
Team of pastoral counseling students takes ethics prize
Graduate students in the Pastoral Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Neumann University placed third in a national competition to analyze an ethical situation and develop an appropriate response.
Being human: Pope Francis delights many, frustrates some
The pope is human. Pope Francis demonstrated that in Mexico, as he does wherever he goes, and most people find it attractive. Most of the time. He's called the "pope of surprises," but there are people who don't like surprises.