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Satellite built by students at Catholic school heads to space station
On the fourth attempt, a CubeSat built by students at St. Thomas More Cathedral School in the Diocese of Arlington, was finally launched into space Dec. 6, headed to the International Space Station.
Pope Francis, on his 79th birthday, tells young people to avoid vengeance
Members of Catholic Action's children's section sang Happy Birthday to Pope Francis and presented him with a cake for his 79th birthday on Dec. 17 during his traditional pre-Christmas audience with them.
Christmas in Germany concert at the Cathedral
Concerts at the Cathedral will present Christmas in Germany with Piffaro, Tempesta di Mare and Choral Arts Philadelphia on Friday, Dec. 18 at 8 p.m. at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul.
Biden makes surprise appearance at Georgetown interfaith forum on peace
Vice President Joe Biden spoke at an interfaith gathering at Georgetown University although he was not one of the scheduled presenters at the program.
Goya donates 50,000 pounds of food to Nutritional Development Services
Nutritional Development Services will receive a shipment of 50,000 pounds of food from Goya Foods this weekend. The company is making the donation in honor of Pope Francis' visit to the United States.
Group helps memorialize children lost through miscarriage, stillbirths
Ministry for parents of miscarried and stillborn children helps families through the burial process and offers programs to commemorate the young lives.
Crossing the Threshold of 2016
As the New Year begins, Malvern Retreat House offers men and women an opportunity for fellowship, prayer and reflection on Sunday, Jan. 10. The speaker will be Sister of Mercy Marie Michele Donnelly.
Experts praise Vatican’s finance laws, call for clampdown on crime
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — European experts on preventing financial crimes praised the Vatican for significant steps in establishing laws and procedures in line with international protocols, but called for “real results” in cracking down on infractions and prosecuting offenses. Moneyval — the Council of Europe’s Committee of Experts on the Evaluation of Anti-Money Laundering Measures […]
Sister Miriam de Chantal Scott dies at 82
St. Joseph Sister Miriam de Chantal Scott was a teacher and administrative staff person in schools in the Archdioceses of Philadelphia and Washington and the Diocese of Wilmington.
Presentation on reconciliation offered at Nativity B.V.M. Parish in Warminster
Father Angelo Citino will give a presentation, “Sacrament of Reconciliation: The Gift of God’s Mercy and Peace,” on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Nativity of Our Lord Parish Conference Center in Warminster.