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Pope calls synod to discuss families, divorce and remarriage
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- The predicament of divorced and remarried Catholics will be a major topic of discussion when bishops from around the world meet at the Vatican in October 2014. The Vatican announced Oct. 8 that an extraordinary session of the Synod of Bishops will meet Oct. 5-19, 2014, to discuss the "pastoral challenges of the family in the context of evangelization."
Thousands from Philadelphia parishes honor Mary in ‘America’s Church’
Washington D.C. may have been shut down for most purposes on Saturday, Oct. 5, but Philadelphia Catholics were there anyway for their bi-annual visit to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. The largest Catholic Church in the hemisphere, it is popularly called “America’s Church” but in reality it is far more than that. With scores of interior chapels and shrines dedicated to the Blessed Virgin as she is venerated in countries around the globe, it would be difficult to find a structure anywhere that more visually portrays the universality of the Church.
What the Supreme Court is thinking about today, and maybe later
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- The Supreme Court's docket for the term beginning Oct. 7 is notable -- from the perspective of the Catholic Church -- for a handful of cases accepted or in the pipeline that would refine previous rulings on free speech, public prayer and the Affordable Care Act.
Polls show majority of U.S. Catholics have favorable view of pope
A new poll from Quinnipiac University showed that 53 percent of American Catholics view Pope Francis favorably; 36 percent have a very favorable opinion of him and 4 percent view him negatively. The results were similar to a poll released Sept. 12 by the Washington-based Pew Research's Religion & Public Life Project Center, which that found 79 percent of Catholics have a favorable view of the pope and 4 percent thought poorly of him. The former poll also revealed a sampling of American Catholics' views on marriage and abortion.
Deacon Coyle dies at 84; funeral rites at St. Kevin Church, Springfield
Deacon Joseph P. Coyle, a retired permanent deacon of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, died Tuesday, Oct. 1. Deacon Coyle was born March 29, 1929, in Philadelphia. He attended Our Mother of Sorrows School, St. Rose of Lima School and St. Thomas More High School, Philadelphia. He also attended St. Joseph’s University. Deacon Coyle was ordained […]
St. Bede’s holds Ministry Fair featuring 32 parish groups
St. Bede Parish, Holland, is promoting the services it offers the community during a Ministry Fair held after Masses Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 5-6, at the church. St. Bede is located at 1071 Holland Road in Holland, Bucks County. A total of 32 parish organizations, including liturgical and social ministries, the pastoral council, Legion of […]
Archdiocese hosting Walking Pilgrimage of Faith for all Oct. 13
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia is sponsoring a Walking Pilgrimage of Faith Sunday, Oct. 13, to the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul to celebrate the Year of Faith. Groups are welcome to make their own trip or make their way to one of seven landing sites from which they can walk with other groups […]
St. Maximilian Parish plans retreat with Rwandan genocide survivor
Immaculée Ilibagiza, a survivor of the Rwandan genocide, will bring her message of forgiveness and hope to St. Maximilian Kolbe Church, 15 East Pleasant Grove Road, West Chester, on Oct. 11 and 12.
West Brandywine parish hosts 40 Days for Life presentation
The 40 Days for Life presentation will be held Monday, Oct. 7 at 7 p.m. at St. Peter Church, 2835 Manor Road, West Brandywine, Chester County. The program is titled “Is this the beginning of the end of abortion? How 40 Days for Life is Saving Lives, One Baby, One Mother, One Clinic at a Time.” […]
Camilla Hall, Immaculata, to benefit by La Diva Tenors concert
The Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary will present a concert by the La Diva Tenors in Alumnae Hall Theater on the campus of Immaculata University on Sunday, Oct. 13. The concert, benefiting the Campaign for Camilla Hall, will be held from 2-4 p.m. Tickets are $75 and may be purchased by calling […]