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One year after Philippines’ typhoon, CRS helping to rebuild lives
Caroline Brennan, a representative of Catholic Relief Services, gave updates at two locations in the archdiocese last week on efforts to help Filipinos reclaim their livelihoods. She also spoke of her work with CRS for people in Middle East hot spots and around the world.
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.”
Religious liberty ‘continues to be great concern,’ Archbishop Lori says
The ongoing work of the U.S. bishops to defend religious freedom will take a slightly different tone in upcoming years, said its committee chairman.
Encourage more Latino students to attend Catholic schools, bishops told
The church needs to do a better job of encouraging Latino families and underserved populations to send their children to Catholic schools, the bishops were told Nov. 10 during their annual fall assembly in Baltimore.
Redefinition of marriage poses ‘complex challenges,’ says archbishop
The U.S. bishops gathered in Baltimore for their annual fall general assembly were urged not to "shy away" from the Catholic Church's support of traditional marriage even as laws across the country are legalizing same-sex marriage.
Sixth graders raise funds for Alex’s Lemonade Stand
Sixth graders from St. Mary Magdalen Catholic School in Media recently raised $2,386 for Alex's Lemonade Stand in a nationwide walking and biking fundraiser to raise awareness for childhood cancer research.
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.