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Deacon Albert George of South Philadelphia dies at 66
The permanent deacon and retired Boeing specialist had a saying he and his wife shared: “Each for the other and both for the Lord.” Those were the last words the couple spoke before he died.
Visit to Africa listed among pope’s upcoming events
The pope's liturgical schedule, released at the Vatican Oct. 12, includes mention of the "apostolic visit to Kenya, Uganda and the Central African Republic" at the end of November.
Citing new rules, India’s Missionaries of Charity to end adoption work
The Missionaries of Charity statement said the nuns "will continue to serve wholeheartedly and free of charge unwed mothers, children with malnutrition and differently abled children" in all their institutions "irrespective of caste, creed and religion."
NCCW provides resource on domestic violence awareness
We are hopeful this new resource will give courage to victims to leave their abuser as well as educate others on the signs exhibited by persons experiencing domestic violence
Syrian priest released, celebrates Mass, news agency reports
Syrian Father Jacques Mourad was kidnapped by three masked men at the Syriac Catholic Mar Elian monastery in Qaryatain.
Hebrew-speaking Catholic community flourishes in Jerusalem
The community of Catholics, or kehilla, as it is known in Hebrew, is as diverse as they come: Israelis, foreign students, migrants and asylum seekers and religious from around the world, spanning several generations and cultures.
Sister Rose Spingler, IH.M., longtime Cardinal Dougherty teacher, dies
The religious sister ministered for 57 years with the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, mostly in high schools.
Sister Eleanor Shields, teacher and principal, dies at 92
The Sister of St. Joseph was a Philadelphia native who taught in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and in other Catholic schools in the region during her 70 years of religious life.
Sister Philip Marie Wendel, I.H.M., dies at age 94
The sister from Lancaster, Pa., taught in schools throughout eastern Pennsylvania and Miami during her 76 years of religious life.
Good news from synod: God’s mercy and forgiveness are for all
The heart of the Synod of Bishops on the family is the challenge of discerning ways to reach out with God's mercy to people, who might not be perfect, and to help them move closer to perfection, said Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl of Washington.