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Philippine cardinal gathers advocates for Muslim autonomous region

A Philippine cardinal has pooled a team of peace advocates to help push legislation that would see the creation of an autonomous region in the Muslim-majority section of Mindanao Island.

Pope Francis encourages peace negotiations in Colombia, cardinal says

The pope urged them to "not lose energy or hope" at such a crucial time in the peace process and encouraged them "to continue to work for truth, justice and reparation."

Catholic teens share their faith on city’s streets

A group of high school students joined an outreach of prayer, Christian witness and social outreach last week with Regnum Christi, a Catholic movement associated with the Legionaries of Christ.

Overnight retreat and pilgrimage for youth

High school students are invited to the Philly World Youth Day Overnight Retreat and Pilgrimage April 11-12 at St. Raymond of Penafort Church.

Annual flea market

St. Paul Parish in Norristown will host its annual flea market Saturday, April 11 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parish hall parking lot.

Pancake breakfast and craft fair

The Sisters of the Holy Redeemer will host a pancake breakfast on Sunday, April 12 at their provincialate in Huntingdon Valley.

University open house 

Immaculata University’s College of Undergraduate Studies will host an open house on Saturday, April 18.

Celebrating 100 years of the Miraculous Medal Shrine

The Central Association of the Miraculous Medal is hosting its 100th Anniversary Reception on Saturday, April 25.

Catholic history lecture

The American Catholic Historical Society is featuring a lecture April 21 on the history of school uniforms in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.

Young adult meeting

Mother Boniface Spirituality Center will host a meeting of Northeast Philadelphia Catholics in their 20s and 30s on Monday, April 27.