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For the pope, making peace is now part of the job
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis is leading the Catholic Church on an extraordinary campaign to prevent President Barack Obama's proposed military strike on Syria.
Pope: Sanctity of marriage rooted in Christ’s union with church
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- The Catholic Church closely safeguards the sanctity of marriage because it is a reflection of Christ's union with his bride, the church, Pope Francis said. Jesus often uses the imagery of a bridegroom to help people see the nature of his relationship with the church, the pope said Sept. 6 during his morning Mass in his residence of the Domus Sanctae Marthae.
Federal funds should not cover Congress members’ abortions, bishops say
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops is urging the Obama administration to comply with a long-standing policy against subsidizing federal employee health care plans that cover abortions for members of Congress and their staffs. A new rule proposed by the federal government makes no "mention of any limitation with respect to abortion coverage" for members of Congress and their staff, according to comments submitted by the USCCB to the federal Office of Personnel Management.
Latin America’s growth industries can be matter of life and death
LIMA, Peru (CNS) -- The gas, oil, minerals and timber that have spurred economic growth in Latin America over the past decade are becoming a matter of life and death in remote communities, church workers say.
Week 1 of Catholic League football sees La Salle dominate, and a Bonner-Prendie nailbiter
Every year at this time, there’s a palpable excitement among high school sports fans that’s difficult to ignore. It’s football time. In a time-honored tradition at CatholicPhilly.com (the digital successor to The Catholic Standard and Times), we bring you a roundup of the first weekend of competition featuring Catholic League high school teams.
Bishop to bless renovated St. Andrew School in Drexel Hill
Bishop Daniel E. Thomas will celebrate Mass to open the school year at St. Andrew School, Drexel Hill, on Wednesday, Sept. 11 at 10 a.m. Following Mass he will preside over the blessing and dedication of the two school buildings. The main entry to the school, administrative offices, pre-K and kindergarten classrooms were recently renovated. […]
Norristown nursing home hosts family bazaar
Regina Nursing Center will host a family bazaar Saturday, Sept. 7 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the facility located at 550 East Fornance Street in Norristown. The 27th annual event will feature sale of baked goods, raffle tickets, plants, “white elephant” antiques and surprise items, plus refreshments. Proceeds from the bazaar provide for […]
Carmelites prepare for triduum prayers, arrival of St. Therese relics
The annual triduum in honor of St. Therese will be celebrated Sept. 29 to Oct. 1 at the Carmelite Monastery, 1400 66th Avenue and Old York Road in Philadelphia. The rosary and litany will be prayed each day at 6:45 p.m., followed by celebration of the Mass at 7:30. The triduum this year is significant […]
Pennsylvanians for Human Life to hold shopping day
A ladies’ shopping luncheon to benefit Pennsylvanians for Human Life’s educational programs will be held Sunday, Sept. 29 at 12:30 p.m. at Overbrook Golf Club, 799 Godfrey Road in Villanova. Attendees will enjoy vendor shopping and beautiful gift baskets for a silent auction. Individual tickets are $40, a table of 10 tickets is $350. For […]
Our Lady of Grace, Penndel, opens school year with party
Students of Our Lady of Grace School in Penndel arrived for their first day of school Aug. 27 were surprised to be greeted by some familiar characters – Mickey Mouse, Sponge Bob, the Cat in the Hat, Curious George and others. Music from a DJ filled the morning air along with prizes flung by a […]