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Bishop: Ukrainian church using all means to remain legal in Crimea
OXFORD, England (CNS) -- A Ukrainian Catholic bishop warned his church could lose its legal status in Crimea under Russian rule and pledged to use "all possible means in the international arena" to defend it.
Pope: God upholds his law, but he forgives, doesn’t browbeat sinners
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- When Jesus forgave the adulteress, he was not questioning the sanctity of marriage; rather, he helped her recognize her sin and commanded she go in peace and sin no more, Pope Francis said.
Pope: Cross isn’t an ornament, Christianity isn’t a do-gooder’s guide
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Christianity isn't a philosophy or guide to survival, good behavior and peace, it's a relationship with a real person who died on the cross for our sins, Pope Francis said.
Cheltenham school event thanks teachers, raises money
Current and former students of Presentation B.V.M. School in Cheltenham donated $1 to buy a "Thank a Teacher Apple." Each paper red apple thanks teachers past and present and helps fund the school library.
Sent far from Philadelphia, Bishop Bevard loves his Caribbean flock
Bishop Herbert Bevard, a former priest of the archdiocese from Chester County and now bishop in the Virgin Islands, spoke last week in Philadelphia about the church of that sunny clime in which he now ministers.
Bryn Mawr parish hosts 2-day garage sale
St. John Neumann Parish is holding its annual garage sale Saturday, April 26 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday, April 27 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Professor to speak on women and men collaborating in Catholic Church
Trinitarian Sister Sara Butler will speak Tuesday, April 8 on “Collaboration of Men and Women in the Church” as part of the Archbishop’s Lecture Series. The talk begins at 7 p.m. in Vianney Hall at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, Wynnewood.
Conwell-Egan teams up with Holy Family U in latest education pact
Conwell-Egan High School in Fairless Hills is the latest of four archdiocesan high schools to enter a partnership with Holy Family University. High school students will earn college credits for courses and see a smoother path for admission, while faculty and staff will enjoy continuing education opportunities.
King of Prussia school aided by AOH for food drive
The local Ancient Order of Hibernians helped Mother Teresa Regional Catholic School in King of Prussia in early April to retrieve the canned goods donated by the community and collected by the school's students.
Shanahan High School forensics team goes far at states
Fourteen members of the Bishop Shanahan public speaking team finished among the best in Pennsylvania during a competition last month. Two students were named state champions.