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Christmas decorations inspire everyone, even nonbelievers, to love
The Nativity scene and Christmas tree "are an invitation to unity, harmony and peace; an invitation to make room -- in our personal and social life -- for God," Pope Francis said today, meeting the people who donated the centerpieces of the Vatican Christmas decorations.
Heisman Trophy winner: Everything he does is for God’s glory
Marcus Mariota, the University of Oregon's dual-threat quarterback and this year's winner of college football's highest award, is non-Catholic but a Catholic high school grad. Faith plays a major role in his life.
St. Helena’s PREP students put on ‘Christmas Tableau’
The seventh and eighth grade students, with the help of first graders and teachers, presented a solemn way to prepare for the coming of Christmas.
Villa Maria Academy performs Christmas concert
The string ensemble, handbell choir and choruses sang and played music of the season, and Villa Maria alumnae continued a tradition of joining the students on stage to sing the finale.
Warrington students perform show Dec. 22
In the spirit of the Christmas season, all the students at St. Joseph/St. Robert School in Warrington will be performing a lively show titled “The Legend of the Christmas King” on Monday, Dec. 22 at 7 p.m. at St. Robert Bellarmine Church.
Speedy Morris closing in on career milestone
The storied career of the St. Joseph's Prep basketball coach will pass another milestone with a win on Saturday, Dec. 20 as the Prep faces Cristo Rey. A win would be Morris' 950th career victory.
Archbishop wishes all a blessed Christmas
Listen to Archbishop Charles Chaput's Christmas message.
15 archdiocesan entities report on finances
Following the release of audited financial statements for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia's Office for Financial Services in November, the archdiocese today released similar information for 15 more church organizations.
Sister Anita, native of Transfiguration Parish, dies at 83
Sister Anita Regina Timlin, I.H.M., died Dec. 11 in Camilla Hall, Immaculata, in the 65th year of her religious life. She taught in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and the Dioceses of Hartford and Camden.
Sister of St. Joseph laid to rest in Flourtown
Sister Marjorie T. Sweeney, S.S.J., formerly Sister Alice Gertrude, died Dec. 10 at age 90.