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Clergy assignments in archdiocese announced
Archbishop Charles Chaput announced the first parish assignments for the six newly ordained priests, among other changes.
Catholic League softball, baseball seasons rounding third toward home
Four high-scoring girls teams are hopeful for a championship. Meanwhile Roman Catholic, after a dismal season last year, has played itself onto the doorstep of a boys title.
Archbishop Paglia leaves Philadelphia to speak at United Nations
After a whirlwind tour of the city for World Meeting of Families planning, the archbishop spoke on the family in New York. He recalled his long friendship with Cardinal John Krol.
In Holy Land, Pope Francis will focus on unity, not ignore conflict
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- On Pope Francis' first trip to the Holy Land, May 24-26, his agenda will focus on the search for Christian unity, particularly between the Catholic and Orthodox churches.
Pope cuts meetings because of cold, need to rest before Holy Land trip
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Because he has a bit of a cold and wants to rest up for his May 24-26 trip to the Holy Land, Pope Francis has postponed several scheduled appointments.
Romanian bishop who died in communist prison cell to be beatified
WARSAW, Poland (CNS) -- A Catholic bishop who was starved and forced to stand naked in winter will be beatified as a martyr in Romania, 63 years after dying of malnutrition in a communist prison.
Wyoming diocese to appeal ruling denying injunction on HHS mandate
CASPER, Wyo. (CNS) -- A federal judge in Casper May 13 denied a request from the Cheyenne Diocese and five other Catholic entities in the statewide diocese for an injunction against enforcement of the federal Department of Health and Human Services contraceptive mandate for employers.
Virginia’s bishops object to review of abortion clinic regulations
RICHMOND, Va. (CNS) -- Virginia's two Catholic bishops criticized Gov. Terry McAuliffe's order that the Virginia Board of Health review abortion clinic health and safety regulations adopted last year.
New Jersey priest dies during climbing expedition on Mount Hood
HOOD RIVER, Ore. (CNS) -- A 57-year-old Catholic priest from the Archdiocese of Newark, New Jersey, fell to his death on the northeast side of Mount Hood in Oregon the morning of May 12.
Arab Christians can serve as a bridge between East, West, observers say
BETHANY BEYOND THE JORDAN, Jordan (CNS) -- The significance of where Jesus was believed to be baptized on the banks of the Jordan River beginning his public ministry is not lost on Arab Christians, deeply aware of their rich religious and cultural heritage.