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Congress urged to act on poverty, conscience protection, online access
In two letters to members of Congress, the chairmen of four committees of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops urged action to protect the poor and to enact conscience protections for medical workers and insurers.
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.”
Marriage Encounter plans weekend getaway in Doylestown
Married couples: Do you want to have the best Advent and Christmas ever? Give yourselves time away from the pressures of work and family on a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend Nov. 21-23.
As a suicide alternative, palliative care affirms life at its end
The physician-assisted suicide in Oregon of 29-year-old Brittany Maynard has reignited discussion of a life-affirming alternative -- palliative care. It includes pain control, treatment of depression and other symptoms, and spiritual care.
Parish’s talks on suicide give young and old pause for thought
St. Peter Parish in West Brandywine hosted a speaker Nov. 16 for two presentations – one for youths and one for adults – on suicide and how to reach out and prevent it before it occurs.
Holy windfall! Italy to return millions to Vatican Bank
The Italian government has promised to return 23 million euros (US$29 million) to the Vatican that had been blocked for three years during a money laundering probe. Pope Francis has hired a Swiss lawyer to lead the Vatican's Financial Intelligence Agency.
Jesus invites all to take risk ‘of being more,’ says new Chicago archbishop
At his installation as the ninth archbishop of Chicago Nov. 18, Archbishop Blase J. Cupich urged the congregation at Chicago's Holy Name Cathedral to fearlessly share their faith recognizing that God calls them "to more" and "to greater things."
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.”
‘Thrilled’ at news of papal visit, Philadelphia Catholics are thinking big
A day after the historic announcement of Pope Francis’ intention to visit Philadelphia next September, the reality of the challenges and joys of the event is sinking in for planners, civic officials and ordinary Catholics in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
Catholics eager to enjoy family and papal events next year
Perhaps it should be expected, but worshipers at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul were universally enthusiastic as they reacted to the news that Pope Francis will visit Philadelphia next September.