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Priests in Libya say Catholics fearful as conflict escalates
OXFORD, England (CNS) -- Catholics in Libya are "living in fear" as conflict escalates between Islamist militias and followers of a rebel general, said priests in Tripoli and Benghazi.
Upcoming Phillies game to benefit Catholic Charities
Proceeds from ticket sales to the June 24 game against the Miami Marlins will benefit the appeal. Patrons must use the special link to order, and do so by May 24.
New Jersey catechist takes on challenge to visit 1,000 churches in U.S.
TRENTON, N.J. (CNS) -- When Robert Seaman's fourth-grade religious education students challenged him to visit 500 churches, he responded, "Why not make it 1,000?"
Vatican: More help needed for those bearing brunt of climate change
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- World leaders and policy makers need to look beyond the scientific and economic consequences of climate change and direct their attention to the human beings who will be most affected by rising global temperatures, a Vatican official said.
Immaculata hosts spirituality days this summer
Immaculata University’s “Summer Spirituality Days,” June 17-20, provide an opportunity to pause, be enriched, reflect and share with others the movements of God in one’s life. Speakers such as Michelle Francl-Donnay will emphasize the integration of spirituality into one’s daily life as one presents one’s whole self before God in genuine relationship.
Chilean cardinal expresses concern about plan to decriminalize abortion
SANTIAGO, Chile (CNS) -- Cardinal Ricardo Ezzati Andrello of Santiago, president of the Chilean bishops' conference, expressed his concern about a presidential plan to decriminalize abortion in Chile.
Neumann-Goretti forces championship game against Roman
Since Roman Catholic seized the winner's bracket in the Catholic League's double-elimination baseball playoffs, Neumann-Goretti will follow its 11-1 win over the Roman Wednesday for a rematch against the Cahillites today for all the marbles.
Serra clubs invite families, students to meet new priests
Two days after their ordination, the six new priests of the Philadelphia Archdiocese met the members of the clubs that were praying for their priestly vocations all along – and still do.
Priestly ordinations mark a day of joy in archdiocese
Family members were as thrilled as the six men who were ordained new priests for the Philadelphia Archdiocese May 17 by Archbishop Charles Chaput.
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.