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Good marriages ‘lead to a flourishing society,’ says speaker

Marriage is not only a social good, but an economic one as well, said speakers on a recent panel on "The Future of Marriage in America."

World Meeting of Families video contest winners

Four schools in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia were announced as winners in a video contest, with Ancillae-Assumpta Academy taking top honors.

‘Selma’ prompts painful memories for Sister of St. Joseph who marched

Sister Barbara Moore wanted to see the film "Selma," but by herself "because emotionally I knew it would probably be impactful."

John Allen to speak at St. Charles Seminary

The editor of a Catholic news website will speak in a lecture honoring the late Cardinal John Foley on Tuesday, March 10 at the seminary.

Mass for persons with disabilities

The annual archdiocesan Mass honoring the gifts of persons with disabilities and the deaf community is March 21 at the cathedral. All are welcome, and volunteers are needed.

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.”

Immaculate Heart sister who taught in all grade levels dies at 74

Sister M. Jane Anne Molinaro taught in elementary and secondary schools, plus undergraduate and graduate students at Immaculata. She was the last of six siblings, natives of Norristown.

Natural family planning is focus of film and talk

The Friends of Fertility Care of Philadelphia will present a screening of the film "A Quiet Revolution" will be held Wednesday, March 25 at Immaculate Conception Church, Jenkintown.

Pro-life doctor to speak at Miraculous Medal museum

A talk by Dr. Monique Ruberu has been rescheduled from tonight, March 4, to Tuesday, March 10, because of weather concerns.

Pope plans to canonize St. Therese’s parents

Pope Francis is expected to canonize Blessed Louis and Zelie Martin, the parents of St. Therese of Lisieux, during the world Synod of Bishops on the family in October.