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Divided court considers role of chaplains in the execution chamber
The Supreme Court's consideration of spiritual advisers praying aloud with death-row inmates or placing hands on them during executions faced an uphill battle Nov. 9 as Justices Alito and Kavanaugh questioned such practices.
Closer Vatican-Russia ties could benefit the world, prelate says
During his visit to Russia, the Vatican foreign minister Archbishop Paul Gallagher praised "strengthened" relations between the two nations, and urged greater cooperation. He cited Russia's "capacity to alleviate tensions in conflict situations."
University City parish embraces cultural diversity with events
St. Agatha-St. James Parish and the Penn-Drexel Newman Center, Philadelphia is hosting an event Sunday, Nov. 21 featuring Mass, the blessing of a multicultural mosaic, potluck meal and a talk by a religious sister on Venerable Father Augustus Tolton.
After 64 years in classroom, Sister Claire Hutchinson dies
Formerly Sister Agnes Cecilia, the I.H.M. sister died Nov. 2 at age 88. Most of her ministry was spent teaching children, including 22 years at St. Matthew School in Philadelphia.
Sister Grace Martina Moore dies at 91
The Sister of St. Joseph, Chestnut Hill took the religious name Sister Mary Moore when she entered the congregation in 1947. She ministered in archdioceses of Baltimore and Philadelphia, and the dioceses of Camden and Raleigh.
Image of your home can help mission for homeless people
Your home can become a portrait suitable for gift-giving, with the proceeds going to Bethesda Project, which serves people experiencing homelessness in Philadelphia and is family with those who have none.
Villa Joseph Marie advances through girls’ soccer postseason
The Bucks County Catholic girls' academy advanced to the championship game of District 1 Class AAA play, dropping a 3-0 decision to Radnor High before moving on to the PIAA state soccer tournament.
Students show power of prayers for others
Prayers Unite the World marked its fifth year of bringing people together through prayer, as Bishop Michael Fitzgerald heard about experiences of global intercessory prayer from three Archbishop Ryan High School students.
Speaker series invites young adults to discover a ‘newfound love for St. Joseph’
The archdiocesan Office for Ministry with Young Adults will kick off a four-week "Consecration to St. Joseph" with a Nov. 10 holy hour and talk focusing on the saint as a "powerful role model."
South Philly parish celebrates ‘glorious past, brilliant future’
Located in the heart of Grays Ferry, St. Gabriel Parish recently marked its 125th year, while looking forward to decades more of ministry to the "spiritually hungry."