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Healing retreat dedicated to St. John Neumann coming to Malvern
Malvern Retreat House will host a Day of Prayer and Healing on Thursday, Jan. 29, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. It will include the anointing of the sick, prayer, conferences and Mass.
Despite limits on liberty, Vietnam’s new cardinal-designate sees hope
Vietnam's cardinal-designate sees hope and continuing challenges ahead for the church in a nation that still has to fully embrace religious freedom.
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.”
71 buses ready to head for Washington and March for Life
The 2,000 people from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia registered with bus groups, not counting those traveling by car and train, will join thousands from around the country Jan. 22 for the annual witness to the sanctity of life.
Franciscan sister, active in education and pastoral ministry, dies
Sister Charlotte Lagnese was a Sister of St. Francis of Philadelphia for 57 years. She was a graduate of Neumann and La Salle universities, and was honored for her volunteer service in health care.
Catholic Charities Appeal launches with aim to give hope
Archbishop Charles Chaput kicked off the annual fund drive Jan. 20 in support of church programs that care for 200,000 people annually in the region. They include special education students, who warmed the hearts of all at a press conference.
Outpouring of love, support during his illness ‘humbling,’ bishop says
While recuperating from life-threatening sepsis and the amputation of his lower left leg, Trenton Bishop David M. O'Connell gave a video interview about his progress. And no one would guess that that he just underwent major surgery.
Science about human life on side of pro-life movement, says speaker
In a public address in Washington Jan. 20, Carly Fiorina, former business executive and candidate for U.S. Senate in 2010, spoke out about issues relating to the sanctity, science and support of human life.
Praying for victims in Niger, pope says no war can be waged for God
Praying for victims of violent protests and targeted attacks against the church in Niger, Pope Francis said no war can ever be waged in God's name.
Vatican names Di Ruzza to head Financial Intelligence Authority
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state, named Tommaso Di Ruzza to be the next director of the Vatican’s Financial Intelligence Authority. The Vatican announced the appointment Jan. 21. [hotblock] Di Ruzza was an official at the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace before he was appointed an assistant at the […]