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European bishops cheer EU’s move to call Islamic State acts ‘genocide’
The European Parliament moved to classify atrocities as genocide of Christians and other minorities by the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria. U.S. presidential candidates Hillary Clinton, Ted Cruz, Marco Rubio and Jeb Bush agree.
Workshop offered on chant singing
Parish cantors or anyone interested in church music is invited to "Ever Ancient - Ever New: Introducing Chant into our Parish Repertoire" Feb. 6 at St. Helena Church, Blue Bell.
Priest serving in Detroit says Blessed Teresa was his ‘spiritual sister’
On the bustling streets of Rome -- where many aspire to be Ferrari's next Formula 1 driver -- Father Ben Luedtke, a guest priest in the Archdiocese of Detroit who gives missions and assists other priests across the archdiocese, was Blessed Teresa's driver whenever she visited Rome from 1975 to 1982.
Papal academy award: Young artists called to vie for cash prize
A pontifical academy founded during the Renaissance has announced a cash prize of $22,000 in a contest for young artists whose work promotes "Christian humanism."
Real suspense made for gripping Catholic League wrestling final
The title could easily have gone one of three ways in the evenly matched league championship Feb. 3 between La Salle, Archbishop Wood and Father Judge. The latter emerged with their second crown in three years.
Catholic schools pact extended, as signs of growth sprout
Archbishop Chaput signed a six-year extension this week of the agreement with Faith in the Future Foundation to manage Catholic schools in the Philadelphia Archdiocese. Finances and enrollment have improved since the agreement began in 2012.
Pope, Russian Orthodox patriarch set for historic 1st meeting
After almost three decades of tense Catholic-Russian Orthodox relations, Pope Francis will meet Patriarch Kirill Feb. 12 in Cuba. It will be the first-ever meeting between a pope and a patriarch of Moscow.
Seminary’s vocations’ focus is fun — and it’s working
The Serra Clubs of Philadelphia held a Mardi Gras benefit last weekend with singer Tony Melendez to benefit a priestly vocations program, as St. Charles Seminary continues to see enrollment increases.
Former abortion advocate, now pro-lifer, to speak at parish
St. Peter Parish in West Brandywine will host a talk by Abby Johnson, a former director of a Planned Parenthood clinic, on Sunday, Feb. 14.
They bring mercy to the streets where it’s needed most
Mother of Mercy House is serving addicts, poor working people and the spiritual needs of all in a rough neighborhood of Philadelphia. Two priests and a nun minister not from a big church but a former corner bar in Kensington. See our story and video.