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St. Louis Catholic schools prepare for Ferguson grand jury verdict
While the timing of the grand jury decision involving the Michael Brown shooting remained uncertain, Catholic schools in the Ferguson area were already prepared in case the ruling comes down with classes in session.
Mixing faith, social time a needed respite for Ferguson community
Earlier this year, Jeanne Baer, a pastoral associate at Blessed Teresa of Calcutta, and members of the Ferguson parish's Engaged Church Committee had been brainstorming ideas to help engage the Catholic community beyond church walls. And then Ferguson happened.
Islam, ecumenism and regional conflict on pope’s agenda in Turkey
Almost every papal trip abroad is a complex mix of the religious and political, and that will be especially true of Pope Francis' Nov. 28-30 visit to Turkey.
Crowdfunding campaign underway for Couple to Couple League book project
The Couple to Couple League, a national natural family planning education organization based in Cincinnati, launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise money to publish and market a marriage formation resource book.
As Obama unveils immigration plan, needs of some families go unmet
Among those who cannot take advantage of a new program will be tens of thousands of families and unaccompanied minors apprehended at the U.S. border. See highlights of a meeting with the administration and Central American officials.
Miraculous Medal Shrine prays solemn novena
More than 10,000 people are expected to visit Mary's shrine in Germantown to pray during the annual novena going on now through Nov. 25. A bishop from Brooklyn will celebrate the feast day Mass Nov. 26.
Father Thomas Gleeson, S.J., dies at 78 in Wernersville
The Jesuit priest held many senior administrative posts for his congregation's institutions, and was rector at the Jesuit Center in nearby Wernersville. He was a philosopher and theologian.
Franciscan sister dies at 97, taught for 71 years in archdiocese
Sister Inez Cecilia Kockler, O.S.F., spent her longest teaching stint at Cardinal O'Hara High School -- 29 years -- as well as other assignments in the Philadelphia Archdiocese and in the Allentown Diocese.
Sister Mary Mark Psulkowski, I.H.M., dies at age 89
Sister Mary Mark primarily taught in schools in the Philadelphia Archdiocese and Allentown Diocese. At her last mission, Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in South Philadelphia, she served in pastoral ministry.
Black Catholics celebrate faith and service in Philadelphia
At the annual banquet of the Knights of Peter Claver and Ladies Auxiliary, the African-American Catholic men and women in the archdiocese honored many people making contributions to the community. They also awarded scholarships to Black Catholic students.