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Flash mob will become ‘Mass mob’ at Philadelphia church March 23
Some Catholics might not know what it’s like to experience a full church, fully participating, in the Mass. That is about to change. Everyone is invited to pack St. Francis Xavier Church in Fairmount.
Sister who taught at St. Vincent Homes, Tacony, dies at 93
Sister Dolores Baumgartner, S.S.N.D., who served more than 20 years in the Baltimore area before returning to her native Philadelphia, died in Baltimore. She had been a professed member of the School Sisters of Notre Dame for 74 years.
37 Neumann Scholars awarded four-year tuition to Catholic high schools
Eighth-grade students at five Catholic grade schools, among others in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, were awarded scholarships based on examinations they took in January.
In Argentina, pope’s impact has moved beyond spiritual realm
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (CNS) -- Maria Delamonica spoke somewhat sourly of the state of affairs in Argentina, where the economy is teetering and politics are polarized. But her voice brightened when the topic turned to Pope Francis and the changes in the country since he was unexpectedly elected one year ago.
Pope says religious must be witnesses to Gospel even in use of money
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- The world doesn't need a lesson in "theoretical poverty" from Catholic priests, brothers and nuns, but it needs a living example of how to be careful with money, live simply and share with others, Pope Francis said.
One can’t dialogue with Satan, pope says; the Bible is the best defense
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- When temptation comes your way, don't try to "dialogue" or argue with the devil, Pope Francis said, but seek refuge and strength in the words of the Bible.
Pope names cardinals, lay experts to new Council for the Economy
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis appointed an international group of eight cardinals -- including U.S. Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of Galveston-Houston -- and seven lay experts in the fields of business, management and finance to be the first members of the Vatican's new Council for the Economy.
‘Great love of Jesus’ is best treasure anyone can have, inmates told
SALEM, Ore. (CNS) -- Portland Archbishop Alexander K. Sample told 55 inmates at the walled maximum security prison in Salem that they "are loved." "You have nothing to fear because God loves all of us," the archbishop told the inmates, clad in prison blues and wearing picture-ID cards, at Oregon State Penitentiary out State Street from the state Capitol.
The hard work of finding work
Ernie Russom runs a job search group at St. Laurence Parish in Upper Darby. He knows local companies are hiring, but the process of finding those jobs is challenging. He helps people in his group find their way to their next job.
Press conference outlines plans for 2015 World Meeting of Families
A press conference at the Philadelphia Archdiocese's pastoral center March 7 revealed plans, and much excitement, for the World Meeting of Families to be held Sept. 22-27, 2015 in Philadelphia. While Pope Francis' visit for the meeting is not confirmed, speakers at the press conference and hopeful guests were planning for the visit just the same. (Photos by Sarah Webb)