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Philadelphia Archdiocese seeing start of financial rebound
The latest audited financial statements for Archdiocese of Philadelphia show a dramatic turnaround in church finances with a reported $3.9 million surplus for the 2013 fiscal year, up from the $39.2 million deficit reported for fiscal year 2012.
CRS helps rebuild Philippines while supporting Philadelphia families
The story of the super typhoon that devastated the Philippines in early November has already moved off the front pages of newspapers in the United States. But Joan Rosenhauer of Catholic Relief Services sees the relief and rebuilding efforts on the island nation just beginning. She visited Philadelphia last month and discussed her organization's work.
Philippines relief efforts require long-term support, Congress told
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Expect the rebuilding in typhoon-ravaged regions of the Philippines to take up to five years, a Catholic Relief Services official said at a congressional hearing.
2012-2013 Audited Financial Statements of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia
Office for Financial Services – Supplemental narrative to audited financial statements for the Office for Financial Services
Pope to set up advisory commission on sexual abuse
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis accepted a proposal to set up a special commission on the sexual abuse of children, which will advise him on ways to prevent abuse and provide pastoral care for victims and their families.
Registration open for Graduate School of Theology at seminary
Course registration for the Graduate School of Theology and Program of Catholic Studies at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary is now open for the spring 2014 term.
Long-term fasters hand over role in pursuit of immigration reform
WASHINGTON (CNS) — From the interfaith clergy to the civil rights heroes, from the union activists and community organizers to one of the youngest members of Congress, those involved in a Dec. 3 event spanned the wide range of people working to keep Washington’s attention on comprehensive immigration reform. Marking the 22nd day of the […]
Abbey’s e-business brings monks’ age-old link to ink into high-tech age
VALYERMO, Calif. (CNS) -- Throughout history, monks have been linked to ink, penning beautiful calligraphy in books and illuminating manuscripts.
St. Hilary Parish to host Christmas concert with hymns, readings
St. Hilary of Poitiers Parish in Rydal, Montgomery County, will host its annual Christmas concert Thursday, Dec. 12 at 7:15 p.m. at the parish church.
Holy See developing child protection program for Vatican City
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- In an effort to better implement the U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child, the Holy See has begun to draw up its own safe-environment program for children in Vatican City State and to offer human rights courses for its security and medical personnel.