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Malaysian official: Investigation of priest for sedition will continue
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (CNS) -- The nation's inspector general said he would continue investigating a prominent Jesuit under the country's Sedition Act, but he would not question him again.
Cardinal Foley Lecture speaker examines pope’s communication style
Oblate Father Thomas Dailey, who holds the John Cardinal Foley Chair of Homiletics and Social Communications at St. Charles Seminary, will speak Jan. 27.
Cardinal reports progress in reform as Legionaries start chapter
ROME (CNS) -- As the Legionaries of Christ started their extraordinary general chapter, the cardinal overseeing the troubled congregation said scandal had taken a toll on its finances, but that members had made progress in overcoming the moral and administrative legacy of their disgraced founder.
Low water levels prompt California bishops to urge prayers for rain
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (CNS) -- California's Catholic bishops are asking Catholics and all people of faith to pray for rain as lower-than-normal rainfall in the state enters its third year.
Jesuit who is nationally known peace activist no longer member of order
TOWSON, Md. (CNS) -- Jesuit Father John Dear, a nationally known peace activist who also is a popular author, retreat leader and lecturer on peace and justice issues, is no longer a member of the Society of Jesus after 32 years with the religious order.
Central African bishops say conflict mischaracterized as religious
OXFORD, England (CNS) -- Catholic bishops in the Central African Republic criticized media portrayals of their country's conflict as religious in nature and listed preconditions for restoring peace and effective governance.
Families invited to Warrington school’s open house
St. Joseph/St. Robert School in Warrington will host an open house for interested families and the community during Catholic Schools Week, Jan. 26 to Feb. 1.
Year-long Archbishop’s Lecture Series kicks off next month
Four distinguished scholars have been invited to come to St. Charles Borromeo Seminary for the Archbishop’s Lecture Series this year. All four speakers will touch on aspects of gender themes, marriage and family.
‘Tuesday Tours’ opens doors at King of Prussia school
Mother Teresa Regional Catholic School in King of Prussia is hosting "Tuesday Tours" in January for prospective parents and students.
Catholic author, publisher to speak in Malvern
Catholic Professionals of Greater Philadelphia welcome Matt Pinto, founder of Ascension Press, as guest speaker at the group’s next meeting on Thursday, Jan. 23 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Malvern Retreat House.