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Sister Mary V. Cilurzo, M.P.F., dies at 93
Sister Mary V. Cilurzo of the Religious Teachers Filippini, 93, died peacefully after a long illness Nov. 29 at St. Joseph Hall, the Home Healthcare Facility of the congregation in Morristown, N.J.
To better feed the hungry, Catholic food program asks for help
Nutritional Development Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia has kicked off a $400,000 fundraising campaign. The hope is to provide more fruits, vegetables, grains and lean meats to the hungry residents of southeastern Pennsylvania.
Even in wealthy county, poor people struggle for food
Montgomery County's income levels are double those of Philadelphia. But the lines outside Catholic Social Services' food cupboard in Norristown attest to a persistent need for food. More than 4,100 residents received food there in November, up 20 percent from 2012.
Ukraine protest is spiritual movement, bishop says
ROME (CNS) -- When Ukrainian Catholic Bishop Borys Gudziak addressed the crowds in Kiev's Independence Square Dec. 8, he told the youth they could change the country, which is wracked by political corruption.
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.