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Father Michael Rock, pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes, dies suddenly
The Mercedarian priest and pastor of the parish in Philadelphia's Overbrook section died unexpectedly Oct. 5 at age 62 while visiting his hometown of Cleveland, Ohio. He was ordained there in 1986 after receiving his formation at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary.
Parishioners, police reclaim city streets for peace
Dozens of faithful from St. Ambrose in Philadelphia joined law enforcement in an Oct. 9 prayer procession through Olney as a "beacon of hope" that was part of a national initiative.
Anti-nuclear advocate, Sister Megan Rice, dies at 91
The Sister of the Holy Child Jesus' missionary zeal led her to peacefully protest for nuclear disarmament. She was arrested on many occasions and, at 82, spent two years in federal prison. Despite her selflessness and quiet demeanor, she earned national recognition for her activism.
Sister Madeline Davis dies at 89, was S.S.J. sister for 70 years
A Camden Catholic High School grad, she entered the Sisters of St. Joseph in 1951 taking the name Sister Francis Margaret. She would go on to serve in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and the Diocese of Trenton.
Montco parish café fills coffee cups, and hearts
With relaxed breakfasts after Sunday Mass, the Fellowship Café at Sacred Heart Parish in Royersford has a recipe for building community that works "on both sides of the counter."
Persons with disabilities are ‘gifts’ to be treasured, says new director of care facility
"They have a lot to teach us about trust, love and friendship – and we have a lot to learn,” said Angela Babcock, the incoming administrator of the archdiocesan Divine Providence Village.
I.H.M. Sisters to hold vocation night Oct. 29
Single young women 18-35 are invited to join the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary for an evening of pizza, prayer and informal sharing on Friday, Oct. 29 at the IHM Motherhouse in Malvern.
Theology on Tap coming to St. Charles Seminary
The event for young adults, ages 21-35, is set for Friday, Oct. 22. A holy hour with eucharistic adoration begins at 6 p.m., with the main feature -- a panel discussion with seminarians -- to follow. Music and fun continue until 10:30.
Effort needed to bridge racial divide in church, society, says Black bishop
The divide of which racism is the most egregious example includes injustices throughout American history to the present, said retired Bishop Edward Braxton, who supports reparations for Black people for as a means of "healing what has been broken."
El Salvador church plans for beatification rites as COVID deaths rise
El Salvador's bishops released details for beatification ceremonies early next year in the capital city, but also encouraged local celebrations. Last week El Salvador recorded its highest number of COVID deaths since the pandemic began.