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U.S. bishops plan to be stronger advocates for Israeli-Palestinian peace
American bishops were returning to their dioceses after a nine-day pilgrimage to the Holy Land with a stronger resolve to advocate for peace and to urge the U.S. government to take a leadership role in ushering Israelis and Palestinians toward peace, a member of the delegation said.
Letter urges archbishop to make ‘fresh effort’ to listen to Catholics
A group of theologians has urged Archbishop John C. Nienstedt of St. Paul and Minneapolis "to make a fresh effort" to listen to laypeople and bring spiritual healing to the archdiocese.
Scot bishops hope Catholics join public debate after independence vote
The Catholic bishops of Scotland said they accept the results of referendum in which Scot voters rejected independence.
Chilean cardinal urges people to change their ways to dispel fear
Under strong security measures, Cardinal Ricardo Ezzati Andrello led the traditional ecumenical "Te Deum" service Sept. 18 to celebrate Chile's national holidays and urged people to change their ways to dispel fear.
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.”
Pope to bishops: Guard the faith, build hope, love sinners as they are
Today's bishops must be as vigilant and courageous as sentinels keeping watch over the faith, and as forgiving and patient as Moses, leading a sinning people across harsh deserts to God, Pope Francis said.
When discussing binge drinking, be honest, practical, parents are urged
Even though they might be taller than you and often assert their independence, college students look to parents for guidance on big decisions.
With binge drinking on rise, colleges take steps to address its dangers
College: a time for students to try on new ideas for size, build enduring friendships and struggle through a few pre-exam all-nighters. And, in between all of that, drink. A lot.
N.J. man recalls vision cure attributed to Sister Miriam’s intercession
Michael Mencer, 58, well remembers the September day in 1964 when he was walking home from St. Anastasia School in Teaneck.
Questioned about beating, Archbishop Wood coach quits
An assistant basketball coach at Archbishop Wood High School has resigned his position after he was implicated Sept. 18 in the brutal beating of two men a week ago in center city Philadelphia. Archbishop Chaput deplored the attack in a statement.