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Quebec Archdiocese reshapes itself as Mass attendance falls
With the decision to close one of its largest and most important churches, the Archdiocese of Quebec is sending a clear message: The future of even the most majestic churches cannot be guaranteed anymore.
Archbishop from Iraq asks West to step up efforts to oust Islamic State
Speaking with the pontifical foundation Aid to the Church in Need on the first anniversary of the Islamic State's takeover of Mosul, Archbishop Moshe said that forcing out Islamic State forces was the "best solution" for the 120,000 displaced Christians who fled the city June 10, 2014, and nearby towns and villages that were seized in early August.
Summer Festival coming to North Wales next week
Mary, Mother of the Redeemer Parish will hold its 22nd annual Summer Festival on Tuesday, June 16 through Saturday, June 20.
Sacred Heart Parish’s Thrift Shop holds June sale
The shop in Clifton Heights, Delaware County, will sell household items June 20 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., with sales benefiting parish ministries.
Court stays Priests for Life’s fines as HHS mandate suit moves ahead
Priests for Life won one skirmish when the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia stayed any fines the organization would have to pay for not complying with the mandate.
Two local events focus on religious liberty
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia will host events this month in support of the national Fortnight for Freedom campaign that urges respect for religious freedom.
U.S. bishops mulling big issues at spring meeting
The U.S. bishops heard presentations on the pope's environmental encyclical, traditional marriage and child abuse protection, and voted on a long-range plan.
Bishops briefed on detention center visits, advocacy on asylum, reforms
In May, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Center for Migration Studies released a scathing report, "Unlocking Human Dignity: A Plan to Transform the U.S. Immigrant Detention System," based in part on visits by bishops to detention centers around the country.
Bishops hear report on church’s ongoing efforts to defend marriage
As the institution of marriage faces unprecedented challenges, the Catholic Church continues to promote and defend marriage as being between one man and one woman, said Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone of San Francisco.
Today’s teaching on the family
See the daily excerpt from the preparatory catechesis for the 2015 World Meeting of Families, “Love is Our Mission: The Family Fully Alive.”