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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.
Archdiocese, CRS to take up collection for Philippines’ relief
Archbishop Charles Chaput is calling for a special collection to support recovery efforts in the Philippines following the destruction wreaked by Super Typhoon Haiyan. He asked all priests of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to take up the collection in parishes the weekend of Nov. 23 and 24, and extend the invitation to Catholics attending Mass this weekend, Nov. 16-17.
Lansdale Catholic makes valiant run at state volleyball championship
Members of this year's Crusaders team, which included six seniors along with third year head coach Joann Pisch, have captured three PIAA District 12 championships, two Catholic League championships were looking for their first state championship.
Mother of Divine Providence girls take CYO volleyball title
The CYO girls varsity volleyball team of Mother of Divine Providence Parish, King of Prussia, won the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s championship Sunday, Nov. 3. The team earlier captured the Region 21 championship, giving it a first-round bye in the archdiocesan tournament that took place Nov. 2-3. After defeating Holy Rosary, Plymough Meeting, in straight sets, […]
Quarter-ton of peanut butter & jelly collected by King of Prussia school
Following Jesus’ directive to feed the poor and under the leadership of the student council, Mother Teresa of Calcutta (MTC) Regional Catholic School in King of Prussia collected 8,995 ounces of peanut butter and jelly throughout the month of October for the local Norristown office of Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. The […]