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Parish musicians invited to cathedral for blessing and concert
Young people serving in their parish's music ministry are invited May 17 to the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul for a blessing and to hear three choirs perform. A presentation on the musical history of the cathedral on its 150th anniversary is also featured.
Congratulations to Philadelphia priest jubilarians
Thirty-three priests of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia are celebrating significant anniversaries of their ordination to the priesthood -- including retired Auxiliary Bishop Martin Lohmuller, 70 years a priest -- this year. See our complete list of the priest jubilarians. CatholicPhilly.com wishes all priests many more years in their ministry -- ad multos annos!
Aspiring teen writers learn how to write from the pros
About 150 young women spent a Saturday learning about writing from 20 best-selling authors and illustrators at Little Flower High School, including one student reporting on the event.
Pope tells U.N. respect for life, solidarity essential for development
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Meeting top officials of the United Nations, Pope Francis called for a "worldwide ethical mobilization" that would push technical programs for justice, peace and development further by promoting respect for human life, "fraternity and solidarity."
High-tech world is plagued by ethical, economic misery, says cardinal
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- The future of humanity depends on economic policies that protect the environment, support human dignity and promote justice, said several participants at a Vatican symposium.
Harassment investigation surfaces involving former ambassador
DAYTON, Ohio (CNS) -- An investigation into a claim of sexual harassment among faculty members at the University of Dayton concluded it was likely that a former ambassador to the Vatican "created a hostile environment," resulting in a requirement to stay away from the accusers.
Bishops say despite violence, Ukraine’s election must proceed
LVIV, Ukraine (CNS) -- Ukrainian Catholic bishops said their country's May 25 presidential election must proceed, despite any efforts to derail it.
Religious leaders pledge to protect persecuted Middle East Christians
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Close to 200 ordained and lay religious leaders have signed a pledge to commit themselves and the United States to protect Christians in Iraq, Syria and Egypt, who they say are being persecuted for their faith.
Bring Gospel to all, beginning with those who struggle most, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Bringing the Gospel to people of different cultures and viewpoints requires discernment, but most of all it requires evangelizers who have encountered Christ and want to share his love with all, Pope Francis said.
25 years a happy priest, and it all started with a question
“Could you be a priest?” a high school teacher asked. Father Christopher Redcay said yes, and now the pastor of St. Patrick Parish in Malvern looks back on his vocation, his priestly ministry – and how to call new vocations “off the bench” to be a priest.