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Deacon Brown, a philosopher for almost half-century, dies at 91
A Catholic convert, Deacon Clifford Brown served at Our Mother of Consolation Parish in Philadelphia's Chestnut Hill section.
Franciscan sister, a PhD chemist and teacher, dies at 68
Sister Rose Monica Katusz, O.S.F., taught at all levels in schools and universities in the Philadelphia Archdiocese plus villages in Alaska and in Africa.
Deacon Clark, retired cop and teacher, dies at 69
The first member of the Philadelphia Police Department to be ordained, Deacon Francis Clark served at St. Joseph Parish, Ambler, for most of his 26 years of ministry.
Three deteriorating churches set to close
Catholic churches in Olney, Linwood and Bridgeport, which had operated as worship sites after merging with neighboring parishes, will be closed July 15.
Former nuncio will face Vatican trial on charges of abuse, child porn
Jozef Wesolowski, the laicized former nuncio to the Dominican Republic, is accused of "a number of offenses" committed between 2008 and the date of his arrest in September 2014.
Pope accepts resignations of St. Paul archbishop, auxiliary
UPDATED - Last week charges were filed against the St. Paul Archdiocese alleging it had contributed to the harm of three minors sexually abused by former priest Curtis Wehmeyer.
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.”
Catholics, evangelicals urge anti-torture amendment
Catholic and evangelical leaders want U.S. senators to support a bipartisan bill that would prohibit the U.S. government from using torture in interrogations.
Historic number of Catholics to seek U.S. presidency in 2016
Twelve Catholics indicating an interested in running for the presidency and four who have already declared their candidacy are dispelling the onetime stigma of Catholics for seeking the highest national office. Watch a related video.
Catholic teachers and archdiocese closer to new contract
The Philadelphia Archdiocese and the Association of Catholic Teachers reached a tentative agreement June 12. The 625 members of the union have yet to approve the deal.