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La Salle prof brings St. Augustine’s classic biography into English
It has taken more than 20 years, but La Salle University professor and St. Augustine scholar Frederick Van Fleteren is nearing completion of the first full translation to English of a 17th-century classic French biography of Augustine of Hippo. “It is by far the most comprehensive and intensive biography of Augustine ever written," he said.
Pope says church should face wayward members like a merciful mother
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis said the church should approach its members with the face of a patient, merciful and understanding mother, who always forgives her erring children and never ceases to pray that they resume the path of Christian living.
Many flood victims have lost all, but ‘still have the Lord,’ says woman
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Mary Jurgensmeier, a member of St. Peter Catholic Church in Greeley, Colo., said she knows people in her community who have lost everything. "We still have the Lord," said Jurgensmeier, who was evacuated from her home Sept. 13. "We will never lose him."
Christ the King’s 30 parish services on display at Ministry Fair
Christ the King Parish in Northeast Philadelphia is sponsoring its fourth annual Ministry Fair Saturday, Sept. 21 from 5 to 7 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 22 from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The event in the parish hall showcases each of the parish’s 30 ministries, along with displays by the parish school and parish religious […]
Cardinal Dolan says USCCB continues analysis of HHS mandate
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- In a Sept. 17 letter to U.S. bishops, New York Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan said the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops continues to study the legal and moral implications of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' contraceptive mandate in the Affordable Care Act. The USCCB also continues to "develop avenues of response that would both preserve our strong unity and protect our consciences," he said.
Official who issued same-sex marriage licenses removed as volunteer at Catholic school
Bruce Hanes, the Montgomery County Register of Wills, has been a long-time volunteer judge for the mock trial team at Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls in Philadelphia. But not any longer.
Washington cardinal urges Catholics to create a ‘civilization of love’
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- One day after the tragic shooting at the Washington Navy Yard, Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl celebrated a Mass for consolation and healing in which he prayed for the victims of the rampage and asked God to "heal the wounds in our society so that we can prevent tragedies such as we have just witnessed."
Long-running art show returning to Daylesford Abbey in October
Daylesford Abbey, Paoli, presents its 41st annual art show Oct. 5-13, noon to 5 p.m. daily. Admission is free. A complimentary opening reception will be held Friday, Oct. 4 from 5 to 8 p.m. Kindly RSVP by calling 610-647-2530 ext. 133. Juried artists will exhibit at this event which showcases major art, portfolio art, jewelry,, […]
Holy Redeemer Hospital offers events, programs in October
Holy Redeemer Health System in Meadowbrook, Montgomery County, will offer several upcoming events and programs that are open to the public. Registration is required — call 1-800-818-4747 or visit the Holy Redeemer website unless otherwise noted. Bucks County Breast Friends (BCBF) Support Group: General Members Meeting Thursday, Oct. 3, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Discuss the […]
Sister of St. Joseph Mary Theresa Vesey, immigrant from England, dies at 92
Sister Mary Theresa Vesey, S.S.J., died Aug. 27 and was buried at St. Joseph Villa Aug. 30. She was 92. Sister Mary was born in an English mining town, Wigan, which was unique in its totally Catholic population, and Mary was embraced by members of the entire town. Seeking employment, her family moved to America […]