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Bishop says West Virginia’s poverty causing ‘anguish,’ urges outreach
WHEELING, W.Va. (CNS) — Bishop Michael J. Bransfield of Wheeling-Charleston in a new pastoral letter called attention to poverty in West Virginia and its devastating effects on the state’s children, and urged outreach to the poor as part of the Catholic Church’s new evangelization efforts. “It is my hope to speak to the grief and […]
Tree from devastated New Jersey heading to Rock Center
An 80-foot-tall Norway Spruce, selected to be the 2012 Christmas tree at New York’s Rockefeller Center, is raised by a crane above spectators after being cut down at the home of Joseph Balku in Flanders, N.J., Nov. 13.
Bishops OK first new preaching document in 30 years
BALTIMORE (CNS) — The U.S. bishops approved their first new document in 30 years on preaching Nov. 13, the second day of their annual fall general assembly in Baltimore. The document, “Preaching the Mystery of Faith: The Sunday Homily,” encourages preachers to connect the Sunday homily with people’s daily lives. The vote was 227-11, with […]
Vatican’s guidelines for health care workers due next year
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Vatican was preparing to release an update to its 1995 Charter for Health Care Workers that would include the church’s expanded teachings on bioethics, health coverage and so-called “orphan drugs.” The charter, which provides a thorough summary of the church’s position on affirming the primary, absolute value of life in […]
Holiday shopping in Bryn Mawr
SS. Colman – John Neumann School in Bryn Mawr will hold its holiday bazaar Sunday, Nov. 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the school located at 527 Highland Lane, Bryn Mawr. The bazaar features hand-crafted items from local artisans, unique gift ideas, home baked goods, raffles and more. Admission is just $1.
Malvern Retreat House honors veterans, peace officers at tree planting
As part of Malvern Retreat House’s 100th anniversary celebration and Veteran’s Day, participants in a Nov. 11 event at the retreat house planted and dedicated a tree in honor of veterans, police, fire, peace officers and emergency responders from the past and present. The plaque for the tree reads: This tree is dedicated in honor of […]
Catholic Leadership Institute honors four outstanding Catholic leaders
Catholic Leadership Institute honored four individuals for their outstanding Catholic leadership at a banquet Nov 9 in Drexel Hill. The honorees are Lisa Brenninkmeyer (co-chair of the board and founder of Walking with Purpose), William Donohue (president and CEO of the Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights), Father Jack Wall (president of the Catholic […]
Our Lady of Confidence Day School celebrates “Confidence Day”
The school's program is rooted in Gospel love and embraces the value of life. Our Lady of Confidence Day School is committed to guiding students on the path to independence so they may become vital contributing members of society. The school has a second site at Bishop McDevitt High School in Wyncote (Montgomery County). Our Lady of Confidence Day School is one of four schools of special education in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, which is now managed and supported by the Faith in the Future Foundation. For more information about Our Lady of Confidence Day School please visit www.ourladyofconfidence.org. For more information about Faith in the Future, please visit www.faithinthefuture.com.
Pro-lifers closely watching Nevada pregnancy case
RENO, Nev. (CNS) — Pro-lifers are paying close attention to a Nevada court case involving a mentally incapacitated pregnant woman. The Nevada Supreme Court Nov. 6 allowed a lower-court judge to continue to conduct a hearing about the pregnancy. After the court’s OK, Washoe County District Judge Egan Walker continued hearings begun Nov. 2 into […]
US bishops discuss penance, preaching, religious liberty, economy
BALTIMORE (CNS) — The U.S. bishops’ fall general assembly in Baltimore began with an emphasis on conversion and a return to the sacrament of penance. New York Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York, president of the U.S. bishops’ conference, told the bishops at the start of the Nov. 12-15 meeting that he could imagine […]