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A Closer Walk with God
St. Rose of Lima Parish in Haddon Heights, N.J., will hold an event titled “A Closer Walk with God” on Sunday, Dec. 6 at 2 p.m. The presenter will be Father Joseph Byerley. For more information, call 856-547-0564.
Terrorist attacks pose challenge for all ‘people of faith,’ says imam
Atrocities committed in the name of Islam reverberate in a historic mosque in Washington.
San Bernardino bishop urges prayers for unity, healing after shootings
"For those who lost their lives, we pray for their eternal rest and God's strength to their loved ones left behind; for those who are wounded, we pray for their health and healing," he said.
Archbishop Chaput responds to shootings in San Bernadino, Calif.
Archbishop Charles Chaput issued a statement on Dec. 3 about the recent shootings in San Bernardino, Calif.
National Night of Prayer for Life Dec. 8
The 26th Annual National Night of Prayer for Life will be held in the Sacred Heart Chapel at SS. Simon and Jude Parish in West Chester on Tuesday, Dec. 8.
Christmas Bazaar at Sacred Heart Parish
Sacred Heart Parish in Clifton Heights will celebrate a day of pre-Christmas fun on Saturday, Dec. 5 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the rectory basement. There will be Christmas gifts available for all ages. Santa will make a personal appearance from noon until 2 p.m.
Year of Mercy seen as ‘hands-on’ experience in Milwaukee Archdiocese
Why this speaks to people's hearts in a deep way is because it's not about a theme; it's about a relationship. When you talk about mercy, you're talking about God's relationship with us.
Through thick and thin: Pope urges youths to read the Bible
Pope Francis wrote about his Bible and his Bible-reading habits in the preface to the German-language study guide, "Youth Bible for the Catholic Church." Other language versions are expected in 2016.
Church must first evangelize itself, pope says
"Mission, in fact, is a force capable of transforming the church within itself even before it does so in the life of peoples and cultures," the pope told participants of the plenary assembly of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples.
La Salle tops the Prep, 29-28, in Catholic League championship game
La Salle pulled off a last-minute victory against St. Joseph's Prep to win the Catholic League football crown. The Explorers play Parkland in PIAA Class AAAA state tournament on Saturday, Dec. 5 at 1 p.m. at Northeast High School.