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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.”
Release of Guantanamo detainees appears to be on upswing
The recent releases of several men from the U.S. detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, is seen as a sign that other transfers are in the works by advocates for the more than 140 men still being held.
Shula’s lifetime commitment to Catholic education, other causes honored
His legacy is established as one of the greatest NFL coaches who in the early 1970s twice led his team, the Miami Dolphins, to Super Bowl victories and in one case -- 1972 -- an unprecedented perfect winning season.
Evangelize in cities without fear of pluralism, says pope
The church must evangelize in the world's big cities "without fearing pluralism" or ceding to discrimination, said Pope Francis in his message to an international evangelization conference in Barcelona, Spain.
First world day against human trafficking set for February
The first International Day of Prayer and Awareness against Human Trafficking has been announced for Feb. 8, the feast of St. Josephine Bakhita, a Sudanese slave who eventually was freed and became a Canossian nun.
Parish craft fair and Christmas bazaars
St. David’s in Willow Grove, St. Ignatius in West Philadelphia and Sacred Heart in Clifton Heights all are hosting events in early December.
Christmas concert
The Immaculata Symphony and Immaculata University Chorale presents the annual Christmas concert on Sunday, Dec. 7 on the university’s campus.
Young adult programs
The Mother Boniface Spirituality Center in Northeast Philadelphia will host two programs for young adults in December.
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.”
Addressing Ferguson verdict, bishop urges new push to end racism
The smashed windows, lootings, car and building fires when the grand jury's decision was announced were "part of a cycle of violence that is going to continue spiraling," said Bishop John H. Ricard, president of the National Black Catholic Congress.