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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.”
Bishops object to death penalty as punishment in Boston bomber case
As the trial of Boston Marathon bombing defendant Dzhokhar Tsarnaev went to the jury April 6, the Catholic bishops of Massachusetts reiterated church teaching on the death penalty.
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.