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U.S. Filipinos, churches organize emergency relief for Philippines
If the Filipino-American community of Southern California has anything to say about it, the upcoming holiday season in Southeast Asia will not be completely obscured by the effects of Super Typhoon Haiyan. "If we ship goods from Los Angeles to Cebu's port, it will take up to 45 days; it can still arrive during Christmas," said a priest who heads the Filipino ministry in the Los Angeles Archdiocese, adding that the local Knights of Columbus have gotten behind the drive.
Aston parish sixth graders serve community before confirmation
As part of their preparation for the sacrament of confirmation, sixth graders from St. Francis de Sales School and Parish CCD program in Aston, Delaware County, participated in several service projects. Some students worked as a team to package items from the St. Francis de Sales Home and School Association’s annual Fall Outgrown Clothing […]
Seminarians seek support as they race in Philadelphia Marathon
Seminarians from St. Charles Borromeo Seminary are warming up to run in the Philadelphia Marathon and Half-Marathon races Sunday, Nov. 17, and are asking for help from friends. About 20 members of the “Race for Seminarians” team are running to raise financial support and awareness for the mission of the seminary and priestly vocations. [hotblock] […]
Roman Catholic basketball stars headed to Drexel, Penn State next fall
Roman Catholic High School announced Nov. 13 that two seniors and star basketball players, Rashann London and Shep Garner, will sign their letters of intent to attend Division I colleges in the fall. London intends to attend Drexel University and Garner expects to go to Penn State University.
Legatus marks 25 years of helping executives spread Catholic faith
The Philadelphia Chapter of Legatus, an organization for Catholic CEOs and other very high ranking executives, has often held its monthly meeting at the Union League, so it was a logical choice for its 25th anniversary celebration Nov. 12. When you think of a gathering of CEOs, it’s easy to imagine a bunch of rich guys sitting around and plotting for ways they can all become richer. Nothing could be further from the truth in this case.
Italian prosecutor says mafia would like to hurt the pope
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Crime families in Italy are not happy with Pope Francis and would hurt him if they could, said an Italian prosecutor who has spent years investigating organized crime and has written a book about the apparent Catholic devotion of mafia bosses.
Honolulu bishop calls same-sex marriage a ‘manufactured civil right’
HONOLULU (CNS) -- Following a special session of the Hawaii Legislature that for two weeks turned the state Capitol into high-spirited exhibition of populous democracy, Gov. Neil Abercrombie Nov. 13 signed the bill causing all the commotion and made Hawaii the 15th state to legalize same-sex marriage.
Prayer, song, reflection, procession: Thousands enjoy Magnificat Day
In one of the best-run liturgical celebrations for Philadelphia in years, Magnificat Day drew some 3,500 people to the Pennsylvania Convention Center. The day included an encouraging talk for Philadelphia Catholics by speakers such as Father Robert Barron, and began and ended with eucharistic liturgies led by Archbishop Charles Chaput.
Newly elected USCCB president says he is rooted in simple values
Archbishop Joseph Kurtz grew up in Mahanoy City, Pa., in the Allentown Diocese. He graduated from St. Charles Seminary before ordination in Allentown, after which he was named a bishop in Tennessee and now Kentucky. He recognizes the need for "reaching out to people on the margins," he said.
USCCB adds staff position for Project Rachel post-abortion healing
The Project Rachael-related position will be funded by a grant from the Knights of Columbus, reflecting the recent practice not to add positions at the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops unless an alternate funding source can sustain the position.