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Relics of St. Therese and parents coming to Carmelite Monastery
The Carmelite Monastery at 66th and Broad streets in Philadelphia welcomes the reception of the relics of St. Therese of Lisieux and her parents, Blessed Louis and Zelie Martin, during liturgies Nov. 16-17.
Cardinal calls status quo for undocumented immigrants ‘stain on soul of nation’
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Passing comprehensive immigration reform is "a matter of great moral urgency that cannot wait any longer for action," New York Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan told House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, in a Nov. 7 letter.
Chester County vets battle homelessness from ‘Operating Base Cecilia’
As one ministry diminishes another arises. At the former St. Cecilia School in Coatesville, Chester County, which served generations of Catholic children, the grand old building has been repurposed to support military veterans. Catholic Social Services won a Veterans Affairs grant to help homeless and near-homeless veterans to obtain permanent housing.
Work bill, OK’d by Senate, goes beyond barring discrimination, U.S. bishops say
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- The chairmen of three U.S. bishops' committees had opposed the Employment Non-Discrimination Act that passed the Senate, 64-32, Nov. 7. Just a week earlier, in a letter to U.S. senators, the bishops said the bill to protect gay and lesbian workers goes beyond the scope of prohibiting unjust discrimination and "poses several problems."
Neumann University names new head of sport, spirituality institute
“As today’s world of sports continues to include ethical and moral challenges, the critical work of the institute is needed now more than ever,” said Rosalie “Lee” DelleMonache, new director of the Institute for Sport, Spirituality and Character Development.
Montco Catholic schools help NDS collect 68,000 lbs. of peanut butter and jelly
Nutritional Development Services (NDS) of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia completed its successful 2013 Peanut Butter and Jelly Drive in conjunction with archdiocesan schools and outreach programs during a celebration event Nov. 4 at Mater Dei Catholic School in Lansdale, Montgomery County. NDS recognized students from the school, which is mainly composed of longtime NDS supporters […]
New York native, gifted mathematician, Sister Elinor Callanan dies at 93
Sister Elinor Callanan (Mother Dolores Mary), who was a Sister of the Holy Child Jesus for 61 years, died Nov. 4 in Rosemont at the age of 93.
Medjugorje apparitions not deemed authentic, Vatican tells U.S. bishops
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- The Vatican ambassador to the United States has reminded U.S. Catholics that the Vatican has not recognized alleged Marian apparitions in Medjugorje, Bosnia-Herzegovina, as authentic. The reminder came as one of the visionaries was scheduled to tour U.S. parishes.
Illinois OKs same-sex marriage, Catholic group ‘deeply diasappointed’
CHICAGO (CNS) -- By legalizing same-sex marriage, Illinois lawmakers have changed the definition of marriage and undermined "an institution that is the cornerstone of a healthy society," the Catholic Conference of Illinois said Nov. 5, the day the Illinois House passed a state Senate bill allowing same-sex marriage.
A 50-year love story of faith, trials and generosity
Jim and Marygene Broussard have been in love for 52 years. They’ve worked hard together, seen success, raised children, even endured the loss of one. Faith has sustained them, by the Mass and by Magnificat magazine.