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No human being ‘can be reduced to a problem,’ Archbishop Wenski says
"Jesus was a refugee. And you can be sure that Joseph did not waste any time trying to get a visa to go into Egypt. So Jesus was just as illegal as the illegals we hear about on our talk show programs we love to listen to."
Be joyful pastors, use God’s word to heal people, delegates tell synod
Many of the 12 nonvoting "fraternal delegates," whose presentations were published by the Vatican Oct. 16, touched on the themes of mercy; the Eucharist as a sacrament for healing, not a reward; the possibility of allowing divorce and remarriage in the Orthodox Christian tradition; and the need for repentance.
Spiritual practices key to keeping family strong, Indian cardinal says
Speaking to Catholic News Service Oct. 15, Cardinal Thottunkal said most Christian families in India still have a strong conviction that "a family that prays together stays together."
17 freshmen at Catholic schools get StoneMor award
One freshman student at each of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia's high schools received a $3,000 scholarship from the foundation of the company that manages the archdiocesan cemeteries. See the names of all the scholars.
Mater Dei hosts reflection day for moms
In the spirit of the World Meeting of Families, the Catholic school in Lansdale will host an evening of discussion about family life especially for mothers on Oct. 19.
Who would make a good priest? Parishioners will suggest some names
Catholics at all of the archdiocese's parishes can get involved with priestly vocations in early November through a new program, “Called by Name,” in which they can identify a young man who may have the qualities of a good priest.
Kindergartners learn about fire prevention
Students at St. Joseph/St. Robert School in Warrington had the opportunity to learn about fire safety from members of the Warrington Fire Company.
Support struggling families, synod’s lay observers say
Lay individuals and married couples, including the Witczaks from Philadelphia, offered members of the Synod of Bishops on the Family in Rome some views of family life, and where ministry is needed.
World Mission Sunday Mass set for Abington church
Our Lady Help of Christians Church will host the archdiocese's annual Mass to pray for missionaries throughout the world this Sunday, Oct. 18. Bishop Michael Fitzgerald will be the celebrant.
Jerusalem holy site at center of enflamed tensions
The new wave of violence is taking place at one of the smallest contested spots on earth -- a 36-acre site claimed today by a Muslim mosque -- in the wake of rumors that Israel plans to take over the compound, which the Israeli government denies.