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Church needs more women theologians, their insights, pope says
Pope Francis said he was pleased that five of the 30 members of the International Theological Commission are women, but the body that advises the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, as well as the church in general, need more women theologians.
Families witness Advent Mass, World Meeting event at cathedral
View our photo gallery of families including many children at the holy hour and Mass for more than a thousand people and Archbishop Chaput Sunday night at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul.
St. Laurence School accepts $5,000 donation
The Upper Darby Catholic school will use the donation from Acme Markets and Uncle Ben's rice to replace the oven in the school’s cafeteria. The gift stems from an initiative to encourage healthy cooking and eating habits.
Manila cardinal: Seek forgiveness for not taking care of environment
Manila Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle told churches to pray for safety and forgiveness for not taking care of the environment ahead of a powerful typhoon approaching the Philippines.
America magazine, Yale chapel create new $25,000 literary prize
America, the national Catholic weekly magazine run by the Jesuits, and the St. Thomas More Chapel at Yale University, have announced the creation of the George W. Hunt Prize.
For Benedictine, football coaching about passing on mission, values too
Sister Lisa Maurer is a Benedictine nun who lives at the St. Scholastica Monastery on the campus of the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, Minnesota. She works at the Benedictine Health Center next to the monastery, serving senior members of the community. She prays, studies and ministers at local parishes.
Police investigating vandalism at cathedral in downtown Anchorage
Police continued to investigate vandalism that occurred Dec. 2 at Holy Family Cathedral in downtown Anchorage.
‘Waiting with Mary’ is theme of Advent talk for women
St. Anastasia Parish in Newtown Square is hosting an event for women titled “Advent by Candlelight” on Thursday, Dec. 11 at 7 p.m.
Vigil remembers Sandy Hook shooting victims
All are welcome to join the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia in a Candle Light Prayer Vigil on Thursday, Dec. 11 at 4:30 p.m. to honor the victims of gun violence and to stand together in friendship, community, prayer and hope for a better world.
Support meeting slated for care givers of the mentally ill
St. Ignatius of Loyola Church in West Philadelphia will host a support group meeting of the National Alliance for Mental Illness on Saturday, Dec. 20.