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Food: It’s not just another product to waste
A dialogue on solving hunger might produce some sharp words but it would benefit the world, a Vatican official said. "Eating is a moral act because eating is a human act," said the Jesuit priest.
Backers of abortion measure credit prayer, church support for passage
Supporters of a Tennessee ballot measure to restore state lawmakers' authority to regulate abortion say the initiative passed Nov. 4 because of the backing by Catholic and other religious leaders and their churches.
Overcoming life’s obstacles
Author Allen Hunt will talk about “What's Weighing You Down? Overcoming Obstacles to Become the Best Version of Yourself" on Wednesday, Nov. 12 at St. Andrew the Apostle Parish in Drexel Hill.
Charitable hockey foundation gets top award from Neumann U
The Ed Snider Youth Hockey Foundation received the Institute for Sport, Spirituality and Character Development Award from Neumann University Nov. 6. The award was presented in honor of the late Bishop Joseph McFadden.
West Chester students’ food drive nets 500 jars
Students and parishioners of SS. Simon and Jude Parish collected 500 jars of peanut butter and jelly for needy families through Nutritional Development Services' Community Food Program.
Monthly healing Mass at St. Rita Shine
The National Shrine of St. Rita of Cascia in South Philadelphia is hosting a Novena of Healing Masses on the third Sunday of each month through May 2015. The next is Sunday, Nov. 16.
Created for joy, living a life of integrity in love
Read the first of 10 monthly reflections on the preparatory catechesis for next year's World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia, this month focusing on love as our origin and destiny.
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.”
Archdiocese’s finances are improving, new statements show
The financial health of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia continues to recover, despite a persistent though shrinking deficit. A key measure shows the core operating deficit at $3.1 million for fiscal 2014, down from $4.9 million in fiscal 2013 and $17.6 million in fiscal 2012.
Church protests beating deaths of Christian couple accused of blasphemy
Catholic leaders in Pakistan protested the Nov. 4 beatings and burning of a young Christian couple accused of desecrating the Quran.