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Archdiocese announces listening sessions for synod
In-person and online gatherings have been scheduled as part of the universal Synod on Synodality, with a goal of creating a church that "journeys together" more deeply and that hears from "God's people at all levels."
On Candlemas, St. Anastasia’s welcomes light of Christ
The parish in Newtown Square, Delaware County marked the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple with an evening Mass and blessing of candles, both for the church and for people to use at home throughout the year.
Bill supporting pregnant workers coming to Senate vote
The strongly bipartisan Pregnant Workers Fairness Act would require businesses to provide "reasonable accommodations" in workplace conditions for the health and safety of working women. Sen. Bob Casey of Pa. is sponsoring the bill.
Archdiocese, Arcadia U agree on sale of Bishop McDevitt campus
Closed last year, the former Bishop McDevitt High School campus will take on new life as part of a nationally ranked university in Montgomery County, according to a Feb. 8 joint announcement.
Diocese’s ‘58,000 Cups of Coffee’ initiative fuels synod conversations
A comment that "synodality starts with coffee" led a planner with the Diocese of Davenport, Iowa to brew a down-home way to invite people to a synod discussion.
Retired pope asks forgiveness in response to Munich abuse report
Retired Pope Benedict XVI, 94, said he prayed that he would be forgiven for his shortcomings, including in handling allegations of clerical sexual abuse in Germany.
Louisville archbishop retires; Black bishop named successor
UPDATED -- Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz of Louisville, Kentucky, and appointed as his successor Bishop Shelton J. Fabre, 58.
Archbishop says Russian threat extends beyond Ukraine
The head of the Ukrainian Catholic Church said that not only Ukraine faces the threat of multidimensional "hybrid war" from Russia, but so does NATO, Europe and the U.S.
Fourth Anglican bishop in less than a year received into Catholic Church
The retired Anglican bishop of Chester, England has become a Catholic. A "new reconfiguration of spiritual and theological fault lines is developing," said an observer.
Archdiocesan food pantry grows, opens hearts thanks to $30K grant
Martha's Choice Marketplace in Norristown is "building community through access to healthy food," a mission that's expanding with support from the Connelly Foundation.