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U.S. bishops endorse sainthood cause of Father Paul Wattson
The U.S. bishops gave their support to advancing the cause of Father Paul Wattson, a onetime Episcopal priest who joined the Catholic Church more than a century ago along with the members of the Society of the Atonement, which he co-founded.
Muslim, Christian leaders say migration challenges Mideast families
Addressing the challenges of families in the Middle East, Muslim and Christian religious and political leaders called for unity and dialogue in the face of regional threats.
Villa Maria Academy celebrates peer ministry
The women's Catholic high school academy in Malvern welcomed a new group of peer ministers this term. The seniors lead other students in prayer and help to plan retreats.
Minority communities wonder why Iraqi government fails to protect them
Two months after 3-year-old Christina Khider Abada was snatched by Islamic State militants from a bus as her family helplessly watched, Ayda Abada wonders about the fate of her daughter.
Climate change discussion
A panel discussion, “Faith and Environment Panel: Empowering the Care of Creation,” will be held Tuesday, Nov. 11 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in Bartley Hall at Villanova University.
Healing Mass hosted in Wayne
A healing Mass and baptism in the Holy Spirit will be held at St. Katharine of Siena Church in Wayne on Thursday, Nov. 13.
Presentation on suicide
The St. Peter Respect Life Committee will host a presentation titled, “Suicide: A Catholic Understanding and Response,” on Sunday, Nov. 16 at St. Peter Church in West Brandywine. A talk for youths precedes a talk for adults.
Evening of prayer on addictions
Gethsemani Ministry for Addictions will host an evening to pray for family members and loved ones suffering from addictions and those supporting them in recovery on Thursday, Nov. 20 at St. Norbert Oratory in Paoli.
Christmas bazaar in Montgomery County
St. Paul Women's Guild at St. Paul Parish, East Norriton, will hold its annual "Old-Fashioned Christmas Bazaar" on Friday, Nov. 21 and Saturday, Nov. 22.
Veneration of St. Gianna relic in Doylestown
The Society of St. Gianna Beretta Molla will offer a second-class relic for veneration Nov. 22-23 at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa. Father Frank Pavone will celebrate the liturgies.