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Imitate Jesus’ humility, thank him for it during Holy Week, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Jesus' resurrection "isn't the happy ending of a beautiful fairytale, it isn't the happy ending of a film," but is the result of the loving intervention of God, who wanted to give humanity hope and salvation, Pope Francis said. (Watch a video of the pope's suggested Holy Week devotion.)
Needs for money, volunteers building for World Meeting of Families
A meeting April 15 drew the Philadelphia region's top business and civic leaders to hear a pitch for tens of millions in needed funding, and 7,000 volunteers, for the Sept. 22-27, 2015, World Meeting of Families event in Philadelphia.
Vatican was not ordered to appear before U.N. committee, spokesman says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- The Vatican's scheduled May appearance before a United Nations committee monitoring adherence to an anti-torture treaty is being done willingly and not because church officials were ordered to appear for questioning, the Vatican spokesman said.
Colorado bishops urge state lawmakers to oppose ‘radical’ abortion bill
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (CNS) -- The three Catholic bishops of Colorado sent letters April 14 to state legislators urging opposition to a bill aimed at defining abortion as a fundamental right in the state of Colorado.
Killings at Jewish community center mourned; Catholic woman among dead
UPDATED - OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (CNS) -- Outpourings of grief and support came in response to the murder of three people at two Jewish-run facilities in the Kansas City suburb of Overland Park April 13, the day before the Jewish feast of Passover was to begin.
Shanahan student wins medal at regional science fair
Matthew Horger of Bishop Shanahan High School received a second-place award in computer sciences for his project "Creating a Video Game for the Blind: Year 2," which he tested with students of St. Lucy School for the Visually Impaired.
Singers, musicians, artists achieve at Archbishop Ryan
Students at the Northeast Philadelphia high school note their recent accomplishments in the arts and service.
Nativity of Our Lord School seeks Class of ’64 members
Members of the class are asked to update their contact information and to join the graduation for this year's class of the Warminster school in June.
Students learn to reuse, recycle shoes and clothing
St. Francis de Sales School in Aston and two community recycling companies are promoting reuse of textile items while educating children about the cultures in far off places that will receive the recycled items.
St. Martin de Porres School hosts fifth annual fundraising gala
Jerry Sweeney, president and CEO of Brandywine Realty Trust and a long-time supporter of the North Philadelphia grade school, was presented with the 2014 St. Martin de Porres Award.