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I.H.M. sister dies at age 96; spent 78 years in religious life
Sister Jean Dolores Moratti, I.H.M., taught in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and the Diocese of Arlington, and served her religious community as a superior.
Dominican sister who worked on retreats dies at 87
Dominican Sister of Peace Catherine Marie Servis, a native of Philadelphia, worked closely with young adult volunteers during her ministry at Dominican-run retreat houses.
Franciscan sister, a teacher for 57 years, dies
Sister Joan Schmal, O.S.F, taught briefly in Allentown before spending most of her ministry teaching in Catholic schools of the Philadelphia Archdiocese. She was once named educator of the year.
Deacon Kretsch dies at 88, after years serving in Norristown area
Deacon Donald J. Kretsch, a retired permanent deacon, ministered at Holy Savior and St. Helena parishes. He once met and prayed with Blessed Mother Teresa.
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.”
College-student group awards Archbishop Chaput for his ministry
Archbishop Charles Chaput received an award for his support of FOCUS, the Fellowship of Catholic University Students, in Nashville, Tenn., last week. Watch two videos from the group's national conference.
With some polish, St. Rita Shrine shines in its next century
Traditional novenas and new one-day retreats offered at the South Philadelphia shrine help strengthen Catholics to carry life’s burdens, even the impossible.
God created all people, desires to save them, pope says on Epiphany
In every age and in every culture, people seek God just as the Three Kings did and, in every age, with the help of the Holy Spirit, they find him in the surprising humility of a baby born in a manger, Pope Francis said.
Reflection on ‘racial divide’ in U.S. is personal for Illinois bishop
Bishop Edward K. Braxton of Belleville, Illinois, who is African-American, said he twice had been the victim of racial profiling and "walking while black." He suggested ways for Catholics to pray and act on ways to bridge the racial gap.
Pope to visit New York, Washington? ‘I think so,’ top Vatican official says
Cardinal Pietro Parolin, who as secretary of state is considered the highest Vatican official under the pope, speculated but did not confirm Pope Francis would visit the cities in September in addition to Philadelphia.