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Learn how to get ‘fit from faith’

Health coach Lindsay Fullerman will offer an overview of her uniquely Catholic approach to wellness during an Aug. 17 information session at Malvern Retreat House.

Bishops say HHS proposal violates religious freedom, ‘is bad medicine’

The chairmen of four U.S. bishops committees said July 27 planned rules by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on abortion, transgender services and other procedures threaten both mission and medical care alike.

Philippine diocese appeals for aid after magnitude 7 quake

With at least four killed and dozens injured in the July 27 disaster, the Archdiocese of Tuguegarao in northeastern Luzon is seeking funds to repair hospitals, churches and historical sites.

‘Urban mystic’ from Ireland helps women in recovery

Clients of Mercy Hospice, a ministry of archdiocesan Catholic Social Services, enjoyed a July 21 retreat with recovery patron and "heavenly helper" Venerable Matt Talbot at his St. Gabriel Parish shrine.

Learn iconography online, directly from Ukraine

The Ukrainian Catholic University will offer virtual classes in the sacred art from Aug. 8-29, with flexible scheduling and real-time tutoring for beginner to advanced students.

Hometown saint marks fourth year in new shrine

Two Aug. 2 Masses at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul will celebrate the move of St. Katharine Drexel's tomb to what's become a must-see shrine in Philly, honoring a saint who "speaks to us today."

New York Catholic agency calls out ‘chaotic’ dispersal of asylum-seekers

Efforts to bus thousands of migrants from Texas to cities throughout the U.S. have lacked "proper planning," hurting both asylum-seekers and the nation, said Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York July 22.

Montco parish celebrates feast of St. Philomena

Holy Martyrs Parish in Oreland, home to the saint's national archconfraternity, will host an Aug. 11 commemoration featuring Mass, novena and rosary prayers, and access to more than 150 saints' relics.

Honor elders, learn gentle way of faith sharing from them, pope says

Celebrating Mass July 26 during his visit to Canada, Pope Francis said the feast of Jesus' grandparents was a call for all people to reflect on what they wished to hand on to future generations.

‘A dollar a day’ key to Catholic Charities Appeal, says new board president

Executive search professional Ernest Russom III has worked with Fortune 100 clients, but says faithful, modest donations to the Philadelphia Archdiocese's flagship fundraiser can change thousands of lives.