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Catholics invited to pray in ‘9 Days for Life’ Jan. 19-27
The 10th annual novena, sponsored by the U.S. bishops' Committee on Pro-Life Activities, offers simple prayers and reflections on its "overarching intention" for "the end to abortion."
Court blocks vaccine mandate for businesses
The Supreme Court Jan. 13 denied a requirement that employees at large businesses show proof of a COVID-19 vaccination or wear masks. The court also approved a vaccine mandate for health care workers.
Prayer service celebrating Dr. King set for Jan. 17
Archbishop Nelson Perez, a Jewish rabbi and a Muslim imam will lead prayers Monday evening at the Miraculous Medal Shrine to which all are invited, in person and virtually.
Lay parish leaders live out vocation, help others do the same
Parish services directors throughout the Philadelphia Archdiocese are working shoulder-to-shoulder with pastors to "keep the plates spinning" and bring people closer to Christ.
St. Raymond’s to host concert for Dr. King Jan. 16
As Americans pause to remember the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., a free concert in his honor will be performed by three Catholic choirs Sunday afternoon.
N.J. bishops decry expansive new abortion law
In only five days and near the end of the legislative term, the New Jersey state assembly passed a bill, later signed by Gov. Murphy, that would nullify abortion restrictions if Roe v. Wade is overturned.
Emphasis grows on ‘safe havens’ for abandoned newborns
Floridian Nick Silverio's 20 years of community organizing, resulting in some 300 newborn babies saved from abandonment, is gaining attention amidst a high-profile case in New Mexico.
Trauma, alienation keys to synod prep, panelists say
Reaching out to Catholics who have grown estranged from the church and being in touch with one's own trauma can help dispel cynicism and mistrust of the synod.
Synod is a ‘style to be adopted,’ not a program, pope says
The synodal process is a path of engagement that makes room for the Holy Spirit, and not a "majority consensus like a parliament" to guide the church, Pope Francis said.
Pastoral letter invites dialogue toward nuclear disarmament
"We need to rejuvenate a sustained serious conversation about universal, verifiable nuclear disarmament," wrote Bishop John Wester of the Archdiocese of Sante Fe in New Mexico, home to top nuclear research facilities and a weapons repository.