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Immigration opposition: My country, ’tis of me, but no room for thee
Germans, Italians, Poles, Catholics, Jews -- who, it should be noted, have been shunned by numerous nations over the course of centuries -- and Mexicans, now lambasted as "illegal." Name the group, and they have likely been the subject of hatred, fear and harassment at some point in the development of the nation.
Blessed Teresa parishioners focus on performing Corporal Works of Mercy
Father Paul Brandt, pastor of Blessed Teresa Parish in Limerick, has challenged his parishioners "to perform one intentional work of mercy as a spiritual preparation for Christmas." The good works and prayers will continue through the Year of Mercy.
Creche is reminder God saves people with love, not force, pope says
"God does not love powerful people's imposing revolutions in history, and he doesn't use a magic wand for changing the situation," he said Dec. 18, meeting the people who donated the centerpieces of the Vatican Christmas decorations in St. Peter's Square. "Instead, he makes himself small, he becomes a baby, in order to draw us in with love."
Children enjoy festivities at Archbishop’s Christmas Party
Approximately 500 children were treated to Polar Express-themed entertainment during the Archbishop’s Christmas Benefit on Dec. 17 at the Sheraton Hotel. More than $300,000 was raised to support archdiocesan outreach programs throughout the year.
Diocesan investigators conclude bacteria caused host to appear to bleed
An ad hoc committee appointed to investigate the matter "unanimously concludes that the observed change in the host was not miraculous but resulted from the growth of red bread mold," the diocese said.
Archdiocese of Philadelphia releases additional financial statements
On Dec. 18, the Archdiocese released audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015 for the Office of Catholic Education, Catholic Health Care Services and Nutritional Development Services and St. John Vianney Center.
St. Agnes Parish organizes successful Holy Family Christmas Program
St. Agnes Parish sponsored its annual Holy Family Christmas Program to provide Christmas gifts for families in the West Chester area.
Pope recognizes miracle needed to declare Mother Teresa a saint
Pope Francis approved a miracle attributed to the intercession of Blessed Teresa of Kolkata, thus paving the way for her canonization on Sept. 4, 2016.
From churches to pubs, Britain’s village carols live on at Christmas
Christmas caroling with deep roots in British folk history continues to thrive in England.
Pro-life awards presented at annual Our Lady of Guadalupe dinner
The annual Our Lady of Guadalupe dinner, co-sponsored by the Pro-Life Union of Delaware County and the St. Pius X Respect Life Committee, was held Dec. 12. Defender of Life awards were presented to Michael McGonagle and Chris and Anita Galligan.