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Immaculate Heart sister dies at age 84
Sister Maria Manuel Collins, I.H.M., was in her 65th year of religious life. She taught in elementary and secondary schools in the Philadelphia Archdiocese and the Harrisburg and Allentown dioceses.
I.H.M. Sister, long-time science teacher, dies at 87
Sister Ave Maria McCusker taught in many high schools of the Philadelphia Archdiocese and was the Chemistry Department chair at Immaculata University.
Pope proclaims Sri Lanka’s first saint, right to religious freedom
Canonizing Sri Lanka's first saint, who ministered to Catholics under persecution three centuries earlier, Pope Francis proclaimed what he called the "fundamental human right" of religious freedom.
Pope speaks to Buddhists, Hindus, Muslims in Sri Lanka
Watch a video of Pope Francis speaking at an assembly of faith leaders during his visit to the country Jan. 13.
Some Filipinos hope pope supports pact between Muslim group, government
Some Muslims in the Philippines hope Pope Francis will publicly show support for a peace pact between the country's largest Muslim rebel group and the government during his Jan. 15-19 visit.
Novena aims to unite Catholics in prayer mark Roe v. Wade anniversary
A "9 Days for Life" novena taking place around the Jan. 22 anniversary of the 1973 U.S. Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion virtually on demand aims to unite Catholics in prayer, penance and pilgrimage.
Romero scholars say his role as crusader for poor was slow evolution
Murdered Salvadoran Archbishop Oscar Romero is held up as a beacon for the poor and oppressed, but scholars who see momentum in his sainthood cause say his conversion to this dogma was a slow process.
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.”
Franciscan sister dies in 80th year of religious life
Sister Fabia Dzienis, 99, was a Philadelphia native and Villanova graduate who served in five states, mostly in various health care positions.
Grieving the losses of life is topic of reflection day
A retreat at Cranaleith Spiritual Center on Feb. 7 will explore the spiritual dimensions of our efforts to grieve faithfully and well.