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Catholics invited to pray for world’s sailors
The national day of prayer for mariners is today, May 22. The Apostleship of the Sea, a national ministry for sailors and port workers, has a presence in Philadelphia.
Father Henry Graf, retired St. Isidore’s pastor, dies at 92
The priest was the last survivor of a foursome of priest friends who avidly played golf, which was his favorite hobby. In retirement he assisted at area parishes.
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.”
U.S. Islamic leader praises Vatican II tome on religious dialogue
During the "humble beginnings" of Islamic life in the U.S. in the 1960s, the "Catholic Church acted as a big brother" by understanding a religious minority, said a Muslim scholar.
Syrian Christian towns recaptured as Islamic State gains land
ISIS militants withdrew from some Christian areas in Northeast Syria even as they took control of half the country, plus Ramadi in Iraq, this month.
Church will respect death sentence for ex-Egyptian president
The sentence for former President Mohammed Morsi and dozens of others won't affect Catholic-Muslim relations in Egypt, said one priest.
$.5 million matching gift helps Catholic schools
Faith in the Future Foundation will launch a day-long fund drive Wednesday, May 27 to bolster a $500,000 gift from an anonymous donor.
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.”
Cardinal: Christians, Muslims ‘still don’t know each other well enough’
Speaking May 19 about Catholic-Muslim relations, Cardinal Tauran added, "Most of the problems we face are problems of ignorance."
Nebraska passes bill to repeal death penalty
The state legislature May 20 passed the measure with enough votes to override Republican Gov. Pete Ricketts' promised veto.