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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.”
Oklahoma archbishop calls Holy Hour ‘a powerful witness of faith’
Oklahoma City's archbishop called the overflow crowd at a Sept. 21 eucharistic Holy Hour "a powerful witness of faith." The Holy Hour was celebrated as a response to a Satanic "black mass" held the same day in a downtown arena.
Pax Christi leaders alarmed that airstrikes will aid ISIS recruiting
Expanded airstrikes on Islamic State positions in Syria serve as little more than a recruiting tool for the extremist group and place more innocent people in danger, the leadership of Pax Christi International said.
Jesuit keeps love of creation, justice for the poor foremost in life
There's a twinkle in the eye of Jesuit Father Albert Fritsch as he looks at the small orchard of plum and apple trees on the grassy field that runs between his home and St. Elizabeth Church, where he has served as pastor for the past 10 years.
Pope: Albania proves to world that diverse religions can live in peace
People of different religious beliefs can and must live together in peace, Pope Francis said.
Sister Maureen Dennis McCormack, IHM, dies at 83
Sister Maureen Dennis McCormack died Sept. 16 at Camilla Halll, Immaculata, PA, in the 65th year of her religious life. She was 83 years old.
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.”
Vatican puts former nuncio accused of sex abuse under house arrest
The Vatican has placed a laicized papal ambassador under house arrest as he awaits a criminal trial for sexually abusing young boys.
Marriage enrichment programs available at parishes, online
It's not easy to get couples to come to their parish for a weeknight program, even one that might improve their marriage.
U.S. doctor gives assessment of Ebola crisis after trip to West Africa
A former U.S. Navy doctor and expert in infectious diseases said the West African outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus will be contained only if all ports of entry in the region are adequately screening for infected carriers.