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Shanahan sends aid to the Philippines
Students and families of Bishop Shanahan High School in Downingtown recently donated $7,500 to victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines. The money will be distributed to those in need through Catholic Relief Services.
Pope calls for action against hunger in a world of plenty
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- People must stand united against the scandal of hunger while avoiding food waste, Pope Francis said in launching a global "wave of prayer" today, Dec. 10, at noon.
Bishops back bill to limit some gun sales
SEATTLE (CNS) -- The Catholic bishops of Washington state support a legislative measure seeking new background checks for gun sales online and at trade shows, calling it "a prudent balance between concerns for personal liberty and public safety."
U.S. Syro-Malabar diocese offers Android app
The Syro-Malabar Church is one of two Eastern Catholic churches that have their origins in India. The new app, for use on Android devices, features text in both English and Malayalam, one of India's official languages.
Catholic women celebrate their gifts together at Convention Center
More than 900 women gathered Dec. 7 for the Philadelphia Archdiocese's first Catholic Women's Conference, representing married, single and religious women who celebrated "the feminine genius" they share.
Ethicist sees ‘informed consent’ at issue in ACLU suit, not directives
John Haas, president of the National Catholic Bioethics Center in Philadelphia, said the U.S. bishops' ethical and religious directives require informed consent, even though the ACLU lawsuit does not cite that provision.
USCCB president says ACLU lawsuit over directives ‘baseless, misguided’
The ACLU suit blames the bishops' "Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care" for inadequate care the plaintiff received at a Michigan Catholic hospital, resulting in "emotional and painful trauma" that resulted in a premature birth, the suit says. The baby died shortly thereafter.
Due to snow, seminary delays Christmas concert to Dec. 15
The seminary invites everyone to an evening of religious music and Advent prayer with the theme “Holy Family: Lessons from Nazareth,” on Sunday, Dec. 15. The concert had been planned for Dec. 8 but was postponed because of snow that day in the region.
Maryknoll sister helps build peace in Iraq, says it’s duty as Christian
MARYKNOLL, N.Y. (CNS) -- After decades of missionary service in Tanzania and Kenya, Maryknoll Sister Rosemarie Milazzo is paving the way for peace in Iraq, a country long marked by ethnic and political unrest.
Prep, Wood playing for Catholic League, District 12 pride in state football semis
Two Catholic League champions will play in separate state semifinal games this Saturday. Should both the St. Joseph's Prep Hawks and Archbishop Wood Vikings emerge successful, it will provide significant evidence that this year’s Catholic League is the state’s all-around best conference.