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Newly ordained priests tell of their journey to priesthood
A traditional feature of the annual Serra luncheon for the newly ordained is the men relating their personal journey. Their stories speak volumes on what it means to ponder the future for those coming of age on the cusp of the 21st century.
In Britain, gay Catholics prefer civil partnerships
MANCHESTER, England (CNS) -- Gay and lesbian Catholics are opposed to the automatic conversion of civil partnerships into same-sex marriages, said the Catholic bishops of England and Wales. They said many gay Catholics held the view of the church that marriage is an exclusive union between a man and a woman, and they did not want their own partnerships to be redefined.
Vatican denies criminal investigation of former secretary of state
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- The Vatican spokesman denied a German newspaper report that Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, retired Vatican secretary of state, was under criminal investigation for misappropriating funds from the so-called Vatican bank.
Ruling to allow same-sex marriage will not be appealed
Gov. Tom Corbett will not appeal a judge's ruling yesterday that overturned Pennsylvania’s Defense of Marriage Act, he said in a statement May 21.
Father Vincent Welsh, pastor of West Chester parish, dies at 50
The pastor of SS. Peter and Paul Parish and native of East Norriton was buried on the same date as his ordination 25 years ago.
In Lourdes, military chaplains find a sacred space for healing
LOURDES, France (CNS) -- Military chaplains are used to hitting the road and heading where the hurt is as they tour bases, camps and veterans clinics.
Soldiers lay down weapons for rosaries as they pray, pay homage to Mary
LOURDES, France (CNS) -- It looked like any other military parade with bands playing, flags waving and thousands of men and women marching in colorful uniforms decorated with medals and ribbons.
Mass at Valley Forge prays for peace at site of Revolutionary War camp
An unusual outdoor Mass at the site of Washington's headquarters at Valley Forge National Historical Park recalled Our Lady of Fatima and personal efforts to promote peace.
Archbishop for U.S. military confirms Overbrook youths
Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, head of the Archdiocese for the Military Services USA, celebrated confirmation for 15 young people during Mass May 14 at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in the Overbrook section of Philadelphia.
Pa.’s same-sex marriage ruling one in a string of recent decisions
A day before a federal judge overturned Pennsylvania’s Defense of Marriage Act on May 20, a federal judge in Oregon repealed that state's constitutional marriage amendment defining marriage as between a man and a woman. With Oregon, 18 states have legalized same-sex marriage.