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Life in the Spirit seminars continue at Delaware County parish
Life in the Spirit seminars for Charismatic prayer groups in the Philadelphia Archdiocese continue in October at the parish hall of St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Glen Mills. Father Francis Groarke leads the prayer meetings Oct. 21 and 28, from 7 to 9 p.m. For more information call at 610-627-1581
Theology on Tap, NE Phila., hosts evenings for young adults
Young adults in their 20s and 30s are invited to the Theology on Tap series in Northeast Philadelphia that continues Oct. 21 and 28. Gearo’s Grille, 1913 Welsh Road in Philadelphia, hosts the evenings of casual eating, drinking, and faith-related discussion Mondays beginning at 7:30 p.m. Father Shaun Mahoney, Catholic campus minister at Temple University, […]
At ‘Justice for Immigrants’ Mass, bishop calls Jesus ‘divine immigrant’
TRENTON, N.J. (CNS) -- Jesus was the "divine immigrant" who lived his life "traveling from place to place," Bishop David M. O'Connell of Trenton told the congregation at a mid-day "Justice for Immigrants" Mass Oct. 11 at St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral.
Agencies deal with cash crunch, more clients to serve during shutdown
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- The federal government shutdown is over, but the early prognosticators are picking winners and losers only on the political end of the equation.
Two Catholic universities to end coverage of elective abortions in 2014
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Elective abortions will no longer be covered in the health insurance plans of two Catholic universities in California. Officials at Santa Clara University in Santa Clara, Calif., and Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles announced the change in coverage in early October, saying that the decisions were in line with Catholic teaching and the institutions' religious identity.
CRS, University of Dayton to work together to combat labor trafficking
DAYTON, Ohio (CNS) -- Marianist-run University of Dayton and Catholic Relief Services, the U.S. bishops' overseas relief and development agency, will work together to address an increase in labor trafficking that human rights advocates expect to see in Brazil during two upcoming international sports events.
German bishops’ head meets pope about case of ‘luxury bishop’
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- The president of the German bishops' conference said he was "strengthened and encouraged" by his discussion with Pope Francis about the case of a German bishop under fire for a massive building project that critics have denounced as extravagant.
Comedy of errors: Cardinal’s arrival in New Zealand marked by miscues
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (CNS) — A miscommunication between the Vatican and New Zealand church officials resulted in an adventurous arrival for the prelate who coordinates a key commission of cardinals that advises Pope Francis.
Vatican investment office announces outside review of its activity
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- The office that handles the Vatican's investment portfolio and its real estate holdings, as well as serving as the Vatican employment office and procurement agency, has asked an international financial risk-management company to review its books and procedures.
Pope Francis encourages people to visit retired priests, nuns
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Calling homes for retired priests and nuns "sanctuaries of holiness," Pope Francis asked Catholics to visit those who spent their lives sharing the Gospel and caring for others. In his morning Mass homily Oct. 18, the pope described retired clergy and religious as "good priests and good sisters, aged and bearing the weight of solitude, waiting for the Lord to knock on the doors of their hearts."