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Barron: If religion becomes afterthought, ‘society loses its soul’
With tensions rising over the role of religion in society, the broader culture is compartmentalizing religious faith and moral thinking into something akin to "a hobby," said Bishop Robert Barron in New Orleans.
Federal judge’s order temporarily blocks Texas’ abortion law
A judge granted an emergency request from the Justice Department, which had already sued the state saying the law was unconstitutional. It bans most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy.
Church must move from ‘maintenance’ to ‘mission,’ bishop says
After watching cultural trends for years, a Mississippi bishop believes for the church to survive and flourish it must completely change the way it does things, making active discipleship the central goal for every Catholic.
Broad Street glows as police, priest brighten the night for sick kids
The fourth annual "Good Night Lights" display at Shriners Hospital in Philadelphia, organized by Oblate Father Steven Wetzel, brought joy to kids and cops alike.
Philadelphia’s 1844 riots topic of fall lecture
The American Catholic Historical Society's annual talk on Tuesday, Oct. 19 features historian Dr. Zachary Schrag speaking about "The Fires of Philadelphia: The Nativist Riots of 1844."
Pope’s popularity among U.S. Catholics remains high, poll finds
The pope's decision to limit the so-called Tridentine-rite Mass was met with a collective shrug by American Catholics, with 65% saying they had not even heard of the controversy.
‘Brotherhood’ of La Salle HS welcomes Archbishop Perez
The largest Catholic high school in the Philadelphia region hosted the archbishop for a visit this week in which he saw their many gifts, including close community.
‘Life chains’ link advocates in prayer, silent witness to end abortion
More than 230 local participants joined thousands across the country Oct. 2 in defending the rights of the unborn, with area vigils taking place at 15 locations.
‘Trucktoberfest’ coming to St. Catherine’s, Horsham
An array of the area’s foremost food trucks, a DJ, children’s activities and more will highlight a special event Oct. 15 hosted by the Parish Pastoral Council to celebrate the community’s return after a lengthy time away.
More than a rivalry, girls just happy to play again
One of Catholic League field hockey's best rivalries, Archbishop Carroll and Cardinal O'Hara, was renewed last month after a COVID-induced absence last year.