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Families march on the 4th to tout Catholic education
One of the nation's oldest Independence Day parades in Glenside, Montgomery County, will feature marchers from 10 area Catholic schools.
Local youth groups attend Steubenville retreat
Six groups of young Catholics attended the Steubenville Youth Conference at Franciscan University at Steubenville, Ohio, June 19-21.
Local events slated for the Year of Mercy
A worldwide focus on the mercy of God, which Pope Francis called to begin Dec. 8, will include events throughout the year in the Philadelphia Archdiocese.
Bring the pope home from World Meeting of Families’ store
The official retail website featuring more than 200 items, including a bobble-head of Pope Francis, launched this week.
Dominican Republic court ruling to revoke Haitians’ citizenship decried
A Dominican Republic court decision rescinding the citizenship of Haitians born in that country "has caused a moral and civil outcry against this seemingly unjust law," Brooklyn Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio said at a special Mass.
Franciscan sister dies at 84, had cared for babies with AIDS
Sister Judith O’Neill, O.S.F., taught for over 30 years in various archdiocesan schools. She served in prayer ministry until her death.
Catholic economist: Pope has ‘measured’ critique of U.S. economy
Harsh criticisms meted out by Pope Francis on free-market capitalism have sparked backlash from some fiscal conservatives and have led some people to call him "anti-capitalist" or even Marxist.
Alliances needed to fight global warming, poverty, say Vatican speakers
Democracy must return to politics and unusual alliances must form in order to get the world to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and tackle poverty, said a panel of speakers attending a Vatican conference.
Franciscan sister, a teacher and musician, dies at 90
Sister Frances Will, O.S.F., served in the education ministry with the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia for over 60 years.
Sister Rosemary Bynre, devoted teacher, dies at 82
The Immaculate Heart of Mary sister died in the 65th year of her religious life.