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Deathbed ordination ‘reflects Pascal Mystery,’ says bishop
As William Carmona lay gravely ill in a San Antonio hospital bed, he repeatedly questioned his classmates from nearby Assumption Seminary: "Where is Bishop Choby?" "When will he get here?" And finally: "How many more hours until he ordains me?"
Faith, ‘all-in’ approach help rookie NFL referee achieve his dream
The emotion poured out of Bryan Neale when he learned that the dream he had pursued for 25 years had finally come true.
Couples with kids, cohabitating are among those marrying at papal Mass
Among the men and women Pope Francis was set to unite in marriage were Catholics who have been living together as well as couples who already have children.
Indian church appeals for support for relief work in flood-hit Kashmir
The Catholic Bishops' Conference of India has appealed to Catholics to mobilize funds and materials to augment church relief work in northern Jammu and Kashmir state, devastated by floods.
Pope to address European Parliament Nov. 25
Pope Francis will address the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, Nov. 25.
St. Katharine Drexel School welcomes back students
The Holland, Bucks County-based regional Catholic school got an enthusiastic welcome from the pastors of two area parishes and the school's new principal to begin the school year Sept. 5.
Alpha Course faith enrichment coming to 3 parishes
SS. Peter and Paul and Simon and Jude parishes, both in West Chester, and St. Norbert Parish in Paoli, will host upcoming information sessions as an introduction to the 10-week faith formation program running through the fall.
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.”
ISIS conflict is all about money, not religion, cardinal says
The conflict in which Islamic State fighters are driving out Christians and other minorities must not be seen as a war between Islam and Christianity, said a Vatican official. Cardinal Leonardo Sandri thanked Muslim leaders who had spoken against Islamic State atrocities in recent weeks.
Federal government continues HHS case against Little Sisters of the Poor
The federal government is pursuing its case against the Little Sisters of the Poor in an attempt to get the religious order to comply with newly issued interim rules regarding the Department of Health and Human Services' contraception mandate under the Affordable Care Act.