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Sister Maureen Dennis McCormack, IHM, dies at 83
Sister Maureen Dennis McCormack died Sept. 16 at Camilla Halll, Immaculata, PA, in the 65th year of her religious life. She was 83 years old.
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.”
Vatican puts former nuncio accused of sex abuse under house arrest
The Vatican has placed a laicized papal ambassador under house arrest as he awaits a criminal trial for sexually abusing young boys.
Marriage enrichment programs available at parishes, online
It's not easy to get couples to come to their parish for a weeknight program, even one that might improve their marriage.
U.S. doctor gives assessment of Ebola crisis after trip to West Africa
A former U.S. Navy doctor and expert in infectious diseases said the West African outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus will be contained only if all ports of entry in the region are adequately screening for infected carriers.
Frequently asked questions about the extraordinary synod of bishops
When and where is it? What is this? What is its purpose?
Traditionalist leader meets at Vatican to discuss reconciliation
The leader of a breakaway group of traditionalist Catholics met with Vatican officials Sept. 23 for the latest in a long series of reconciliation talks.
Studies confirm religion increases longevity, and marriage does too
Study after study has confirmed that those who are involved in religion and those who are married are healthier, physically and mentally happier and live longer than those who are not.
Pope names five women to International Theological Commission
Pope Francis, who has said the Catholic Church has "not yet come up with a profound theology of womanhood," named five women, a record number, to the International Theological Commission.
Details on World Meeting of Families emerge as countdown begins
Monday, Sept. 22 marked exactly one year before the start of the World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia, so organizers for the event took the occasion to brief staff of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia on the latest details.