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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.
Church musicians to hold retreat
The Association of Church Musicians in Philadelphia offers a summer retreat for members and non-members at Cranaleith Retreat Center in Northeast Philadelphia.
Papal message for World Peace Day to focus on overcoming indifference
Selfishness and fear keep too many people ignorant of the suffering of others and prevent them from finding creative ways to express solidarity and to promote peace, said a statement from the Vatican's justice and peace office.