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Catholic Charities staff in Pa., N.J. to meet in Philadelphia
The City of Brotherly Love is certainly a fitting gathering place for those who carry out the Gospel message of “helping the least among us.” More than 300 staff members who work for Catholic Social Services’ agencies or organizations that serve the poor and disadvantaged will participate in a regional Partners in Excellence Conference sponsored by Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) July 29-30 in Philadelphia.
In Rio slum, pope denounces corruption, ‘culture of selfishness’
RIO DE JANEIRO (CNS) -- Visiting one of this city's notorious "favelas," or slums, Pope Francis denounced corruption and a "culture of selfishness and individualism," and called for a "culture of solidarity" in pursuit of social justice.
Pope is most influential, second most-followed world leader on Twitter
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis is the most influential world leader on Twitter, with the highest number of retweets worldwide.
British bishops: Despite law, church can’t accept gay marriage
LONDON (CNS) -- The legalization of gay marriage cannot change Christian teaching on sexual morality, and the Catholic Church cannot accept marriages of same-sex couples, the bishops of England and Wales said in a document that was to be distributed in parishes July 27-28.
By George, English archbishop joyous over birth of British prince
MANCHESTER, England (CNS) -- The birth of the royal prince is a "source of joy" for people around the world, said the president of the English and Welsh bishops' conference. Archbishop Vincent Nichols of Westminster issued a statement of congratulations to Prince William and his wife Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, on the birth of their first son, who is third in line for the British throne.
‘Late Nite Catechism: Summer School’ coming to Sellersville Theater
Sellersville Theater presents “Late Nite Catechism: Summer School,” by Maripat Donovan in two shows Saturday, July 27. Showtimes are 4 and 8 p.m. Tickets are on sale now at the box office, 215-257-5808. The off-Broadway comedy hit “Late Nite Catechism,” which was nominated for an Outer Critics Circle Award in New York and recently won the L.A. Drama […]
Denying worries over security, Vatican cancels popemobile ride
RIO DE JANEIRO (CNS) -- The cancellation of a scheduled popemobile ride through a working-class neighborhood suggests that, despite official assurances, Pope Francis' chaotic entrance into the city July 22 may have raised concerns among those responsible for his safety during his first international trip as pope.
Sister Maureen Joseph Caranci, I.H.M., dies at 89
Sister Maureen Joseph, I.H.M., formerly Marie Caranci, died July 16 in Camilla Hall, Immaculata, in the 65th year of her religious life. She was 89 years old. Born in Philadelphia, Sister Maureen entered the Congregation of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary in 1948 from St. Nicholas of Tolentine Parish, Philadelphia, and […]
Archdiocese announces five clergy assignment changes
Most Reverend Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap., Archbishop of Philadelphia, announces the following appointments effective as noted: SPECIAL MINISTRY Reverend Monsignor Francis W. Beach, from Delegate for Stewardship and Development, to Special Consultant to the Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia, effective July 1, 2013 PAROCHIAL ADMINISTRATOR Reverend Kevin J. Kelly, to Parochial Administrator, pro tem, […]
Black Catholics from across U.S. pack cathedral for convention Mass
It was possibly the most elegant gathering of Black Catholics in the history of the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul. Almost 1,000 Knights and Ladies (especially the Ladies) of the Knights of Peter Claver filled the grand old cathedral on July 21 for the opening Mass of Thanksgiving as part of their annual convention, and first ever in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.