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Catholic involvement helps Girl Scouts feed their ‘hunger for the holy’
One hundred years ago, Cardinal James Gibbons of Baltimore endorsed the work of the Girl Scouts and their relationship with the Catholic Church.
Amid insurgency, Iraqi priest is guardian angel of ancient manuscripts
Just as the so-called Monuments Men salvaged European masterpieces stolen by Nazi forces during World War II, a Dominican priest is protecting priceless manuscripts from falling into the hands of rampaging militants in northern Iraq.
Liturgical items top agenda at USCCB general meeting in Baltimore
Liturgical matters will take center stage on the agenda of action items at the fall general meeting of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, to be held Nov. 10-13 in Baltimore.
As elections approach, Catholic leaders say they see a new Ukraine
The task of the Catholic Church is not only to teach people how to pray, but how to live authentically Christian lives, two leaders of the Ukrainian Catholic Church said.
Libya church pledges to continue mission despite new fighting
Catholic clergy in eastern Libya vowed to continue ministering to local church members despite an upsurge in fighting around the provincial capital of Benghazi.
Franciscan sister, a teacher for 55 years in archdiocese, dies at 93
Sister Rose Immaculate Waller, 93, died Oct. 21 in Assisi House, Aston. She had been a professed member of the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia for 71 years. She ministered mostly in education, and was an avid and widely exhibited nature photographer.
Prayer partners meet on feast of Guardian Angels
The kindergarten and seventh grade prayer partners from Presentation B.V.M. School, Cheltenham, met for the first time Oct. 2.
Doylestown holiday craft fair
Our Lady of Mount Carmel School in Doylestown will host its 36th Annual Holiday Craft Fair on Saturday, Nov. 1 and Sunday, Nov. 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Institute aids RCIA teams in parishes and schools
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia's Office for Divine Worship will offer the Institute for Christian Initiation on Saturday, Nov. 8. The institute provides a comprehensive, in-depth and practical seminar on the process of Christian initiation.
Bucks County Catholic school hosts open house
St. Joseph/St. Robert School in Warrington invites prospective families to an open house on Sunday, Nov. 9 or Wednesday, Nov. 12, coinciding with Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten registration.