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Autism expert to speak at Neumann University
Dr. James Coplan will speak at Neumann University on Tuesday, April 1, about developmental disorders and his professional experience dealing with children and young adults who have been diagnosed with these disorders.
Sister Barbara Ann Tickner dies, served 19 years in Chester
The I.H.M. sister taught for seven years at Blessed Katharine Drexel School and served 12 years at St. Katherine Drexel Parish in Chester. She served the African-American community for many years.
Energy, God’s presence permeate Catholic men’s gathering, say attendees
SOUTH ORANGE, N.J. (CNS) -- Nearly 3,000 men from throughout the Archdiocese of Newark and other parts of New Jersey filled Seton Hall University's recreation complex March 15 for a robust spiritual workout.
North Dakota bishops welcome abortion clinic’s move to drop lawsuit
BISMARCK, N.D. (CNS) -- The North Dakota Catholic Conference welcomed the dismissal of a lawsuit challenging a 2013 law requiring doctors at the state's only abortion clinic to have admitting privileges at a local hospital.
Sister Mary Cloran dies, had served for 30+ years in archdiocese
She taught in various grade schools in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and at St. Gregory School in Virginia Beach, Va. She entered Camilla Hall in 1999, first as a staff member and then as a resident.
Cardinal George hospitalized to receive treatment for dehydration
CHICAGO (CNS) -- Chicago Cardinal Francis E. George was admitted to Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood March 14 to be treated for dehydration.
Sister Miriam Patrice, I.H.M., dies at age 80
After teaching in grade schools in the Philadelphia Archdiocese and in Virginia, she went to Villa Maria House of Studies to assist in the Spirituality Center and joined the staff at Camilla Hall.
No official response from Ugandan bishops to country’s anti-gay law
CAIRO (CNS) --Weeks after a controversial bill against homosexuality became law in their country, there was still no official word from Ugandan Catholic bishops on how they perceived it, said a senior Catholic spokesman.
Gay couple claims diocese refused to sell commercial property to them
Potential buyers failed to meet the asking price for a former conference center of the Diocese of Worcester, Mass. But they say an internal email indicated the realtor was instructed to reject the offer because of the potential for gay marriages at the site.
Lecture on leading Catholic philosopher presented this week
A lecture series on Elizabeth Anscombe, a prominent 20th century philosopher, will begin March 19 at the University of Pennsylvania. It follows last week's event on Anscombe held at Neumann University.