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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 […]
Medical Mission Sister honored for work with victims of human trafficking
Medical Mission Sister Teresita Hinnegan has long worked to end to human trafficking and teach women how to value themselves. Recently she made history through her efforts. She was awarded the first ever Dawn’s Place Life Time Achievement Award, recognizing her life’s work to empower women and stop violence against them, the Medical Mission Sisters announced Sept. 17.
Sister Mary Martin, S.H.C.J., longtime educator, dies at 86
Sister Mary Martin, who was a Sister of the Holy Child Jesus (SHCJ) for 60 years, died Sept. 5 at Holy Child Center in Rosemont. She was 86. Born in Philadelphia, Sister Mary was one of 14 children of Josephine (Monaghan) and Lewis Martin. In 1945, she graduated from West Philadelphia High School and five […]
Website honored for excellence
CatholicPhilly.com won the Faith-Based Standard of Excellence award Sept. 12 from the Web Marketing Association. The news website of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia was the only Catholic organization to win an award in the contest this year. Last year the Archdiocese of Detroit won the award in the faith-based category, making the two websites the only two Catholic dioceses in the United States to be so honored.
Governor, president declare Colorado’s flood zone disaster areas
DENVER (CNS) -- Colorado Governor John W. Hickenlooper declared a state of disaster emergency in response to massive flooding across 15 counties, from south of Colorado Springs to the Wyoming border, caused by several days of heavy rain fall that began Sept. 11.