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Courts uphold one same-sex marriage ban but void two others
A federal judge upheld an amendment to Louisiana's state constitution in early September that defined marriage as the union of one man and one woman, but later that same week, a federal court struck down same-sex marriage bans in Wisconsin and Indiana.
Firm foundation of faith led Colts’ linebacker from Kenya to the NFL
In the past year, Daniel Adongo's world has been turned upside down -- twice.
Catholic outdoor music festival set for Sept. 20
Daylesford Abbey in Paoli will host "Abbey Faith and Music Fest" featuring Catholic artists, speakers, sacraments and more this month.
Icon and prayer for families to be unveiled Sunday at cathedral
Everyone is invited to view a new painting commissioned for the 2015 World Meeting of Families and pray a special prayer for the event at a Mass celebrated by Archbishop Charles Chaput Sept. 7 at 6: 30 p.m. at the cathedral.
I.H.M. sisters renew vows in Immaculata
Sister Carolyn Elizabeth Braun, I.H.M., Sister Tracey Catherine Uphoff, I.H.M., Sister Emily Vincent Rebalsky, I.H.M. and Sister Melissa Marie Mastrangelo, I.H.M. renewed their vows of chastity, poverty and obedience.
Two young women become I.H.M sisters
Sister M. Caitlin Rose and Sister M. Stephanie Gabriel formally entered the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary as novices during an August ceremony in Immaculata.
Willow Grove woman professes vows as Franciscan sister
Sister M. Anna Joseph Nelling, from St. David Parish, professed vows with the Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration during a Mass celebrated by Fort Wayne Bishop Kevin Rhoades in Indiana.
Join the march, and prayers, for life
Sept. 28 is the date for a march through center city Philadelphia to the cathedral, followed by a holy hour and the Mass for Life, all to foster greater respect for the sanctity of human life. Compelling pro-life speakers from all walks will highlight the rally.
Cardinal backs St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee as gay ban is lifted
Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York said he continues to support the city's St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee after it lifted a ban prohibiting gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender groups from marching openly in the annual event.
Parish fights city to guard dignity of Baltimore’s homeless, poor
Father Dick Lawrence doesn't see homeless people through rose-colored glasses, but he doesn't close his eyes to them either.