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Artists, aid agencies work to help vulnerable Syrian refugee children
ZAATARI REFUGEE CAMP, Jordan (CNS) -- As Syria's civil war hurtles into its fourth year, hopes of returning home soon seem far off for the 2.5 million refugees sheltering in neighboring countries, like Jordan. Syrians are soon expected to overtake Afghans as the largest refugee population in the world, according to the United Nations.
Police release Sri Lankan Catholic activists held under terrorism act
NEW DELHI (CNS) -- Protests are growing in Sri Lanka over the security forces' arrest of two outspoken Catholic human rights activists under stringent terrorism laws, under which a person can be held without charge for up to 18 months.
Priest laicized after violating order prohibiting contact with minors
NEWARK, N.J. (CNS) -- Vatican officials laicized a New Jersey priest who violated a 2007 court memorandum of understanding that prohibited unsupervised contact with minors.
King of Prussia school to host St. Patrick’s Day Beef & Beer
The festive celebration March 22 at Mother Teresa Regional Catholic School will offer food, drink, live music by the Irish band “Great Craic,” bagpipers and drummers, Irish Dancers, open mic time and raffles.
St. Agnes School hosts 1990’s All Classes Reunion
The West Chester school hosts the event Saturday, April 5 in the school cafeteria from 7 to 11 p.m. Alumni and their guests are invited to enjoy dinner and dancing while they reunite with old friends.
Catholic school to perform ‘Disney’s High School Musical Jr.’
Mater Dei Catholic School in Lansdale presents the hit musical in three performances on Friday, March 28 and Saturday, March 29.
St. Basil Sisters to host sale of household items in April
Furniture, books, outdoor equipment, electronics, sports equipment, clothes and more will be on sale April 4 and 5.
Budding lawyers at Roman Catholic HS win city’s mock trial title
The archdiocesan high school's mock trial team captured the city championship with a win over Girard College March 15 at Temple University in Philadelphia. It is Roman's first city title since 2010.
Federal courts, Homeland Security weigh in on immigration issues
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- In early March, federal judges ruled in two cases in ways that may ease detention for some immigrants, and a federal agency's new directive clarifies Border Patrol policies for use of force at the border.
Eat more fish: Australian bishops back year-round Friday abstinence
PERTH, Australia (CNS) -- Three Australian bishops said they would support re-establishment of year-round Friday abstinence from meat -- without sanction of sin -- following the lead of England and Wales in 2011. Catholic bishops in the U.S. ended obligatory abstinence in 1966.