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Women are further victimized by harvesting of fetal parts, says counselor

Sue Harvath, a psychologist and founding member of Project Rachel in St. Louis, said the act of obtaining fetal body parts is manipulative and flat wrong.

Elderly can keep growing, offer gifts to others, says U.S. priest

Paulist Father Thomas Ryan was turning 50 when he decided he didn't want just another birthday cake, scoop of ice cream and "Happy Birthday" song. The U.S. priest wanted to look seriously at the second half of his life and its potential.

Pope: Celebrations, including Mass, are essential for family life

Celebrations are times "to enjoy that which cannot be produced or consumed, that cannot be bought or sold," the pope said Aug. 12 at his weekly general audience.

Knights’ founder drew principles from ‘heart of Gospel,’ says archbishop

"Father McGivney's charity as a parish priest," Archbishop Lori said, "revealed a soul that had been transfigured, changed, transformed by the Holy Spirit into the living image of God's glory, that is to say, his love. How many lives has Father McGivney's ministry changed and transformed?"

Seminary’s goal to form ‘happy, healthy, holy priests,’ says rector

"Appropriate attention is given to men on what it means to be formed as a priest, but men's formation cannot take place in isolation."

Charitable works inspired by pope’s call to serve people on the margins

The disrespect, the disruptive classroom behavior and the bursts of anger from her 11-year-old grandson Jacob just got to be too much for Grandma Elizabeth.

Finding self through service: The experience of long-term volunteers

In a fairly industrial-looking part of South Boston, four women gathered in a classroom at the Notre Dame Education Center. It was time for their twice-per-week math lessons with AmeriCorps volunteer Nason Heywood, 29.

Catholic, Lutheran partnership to help area’s migrant children

Catholic Social Services will house and teach 12 adolescent boys, referred by Lutheran Children and Family Services in CSS’ Bensalem group homes starting Sept. 1.

St. Agnes Parish to mark Mary’s feast day

The West Chester parish invites all to the 96th annual celebration of the Feast of the Assumption on Sunday, Aug. 16, with Mass, breakfast, procession and benediction.

Ukrainian Folk Festival coming to Horsham

Ukrainian folk art, music and dancing by ensembles and individuals will be featured at the 24th annual celebration.