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He’s living with epilepsy, and on a mission
Dan Dougherty of St. Luke Parish in Glenside lives a full, active life as he works through the difficulties of epilepsy and other challenges that help him see God’s plan for his life.
Middle East patriarchs meet diplomats, call for wiping out terrorists
Catholic and Orthodox patriarchs of the Middle East denounced attacks on Christians and lamented the indifference of Islamic authorities and the international community. The prelates called on the world's major powers to deprive extremist groups of resources by compelling countries financing them to stop their support.
Force alone cannot stop ‘religious cleansing’ in Mideast
Economic and military intervention will be needed to protect the Christian and other minority communities of the Middle East, said the Franciscan custodian of sites in the Holy Land. But their survival will depend on the courage of the region's inhabitants to love and protect one another.
Panic spreading faster than Ebola among quarantined West Africans
Hunger and panic are spreading among people unable to work because of restrictions aimed at containing the spread of Ebola in Liberia, Guinea and Sierra Leone, say church workers there. More than 2,600 people in West Africa have been infected with Ebola since March. More than 1,400 people have died from the virus.
Taney Dragons’ glory days end with parade and party with Phillies
Tai Shanahan, a parishioner and student at St. Francis de Sales Parish and School in West Philadelphia, joined his teammates again yesterday at Citizens Bank Park, where they threw out the first pitch to Phillies players. "We have a lot to be thankful for," he said.
Syriac patriarch calls Islamic State actions ‘attempted genocide’
BEIRUT (CNS) -- Returning from a six-day visit to the Kurdish region of Iraq, Syriac Catholic Patriarch Ignace Joseph III Younan called the Islamic State invasion "religious cleansing."
Israeli-Hamas cease-fire holding up as aid groups send help
JERUSALEM (CNS) -- Catholic aid organizations are hopeful that the most recent cease-fire between Israel and Hamas will hold as they assess the needs in Gaza after 50 days of war. The agreement calls for the easing of the Israeli-enforced embargo to allow humanitarian aid and construction material into Gaza.
Cleveland Diocese’s newspaper to end print publication in 2015
The Catholic Universe Bulletin began in 1874 as a weekly newspaper, converting to biweekly in 1982. Circulation has dwindled to about 35,000. Bishop Richard G. Lennon of Cleveland said he would begin exploring an alternative means of reaching Catholics in northeast Ohio.
Dance to swing music with Blessed Sacrament sisters
The Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament will hold their fundraiser “Swinging Under the Stars” at the National Shrine of St. Katharine Drexel on Saturday, Sept. 20, featuring a a live jazz and swing ensemble.
Seminar for Catholic digital communicators coming in October
The one-day Digital Church Conference where leaders in parishes, schools and in faith formation roles, including pastors and other Catholics, may learn about electronic communications in and for the Catholic Church will be held Oct. 18 at St. Joseph’s University.