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Israeli president invites Pope Francis to visit Israel
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Israeli President Shimon Peres officially invited Pope Francis to Israel, telling the pope "the sooner you visit the better, as in these days a new opportunity is being created for peace, and your arrival could contribute significantly to increasing the trust and belief in peace." The Vatican said that during their half-hour private conversation April 30, the pope and the president discussed "the political and social situation in the Middle East where more than a few conflicts persist."
New magazine for women set for May debut
Five young Catholic women living in New York learned that women overall were experiencing a decline in happiness. So the five decided to develop a magazine that would offer something different. Verily magazine, unveiled April 17 at its website verilymag.com, will feature articles of hope to "lift women up," a founding editor said.
Sold-out concert nets windfall for St. Charles Seminary
St. Charles Borromeo Seminary hosted a sold-out concert performance April 19 by the Three Irish Tenors. The fundraising event was created to support the ongoing mission of the seminary in forming priests for the future. Archbishop Charles J. Chaput and Bishop Timothy Senior, rector of the seminary, were joined by more than 450 guests at […]
Four wounded in church stabbing in Albuquerque; suspect held
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (CNS) — A suspect was being held on $75,000 bond after being arrested following the stabbing of four worshipers at an Albuquerque parish near the end of Mass April 28. The suspect, Lawrence Capener, 24, also had his hand lacerated in the scuffle following the initial attack. Two stabbing victims remained hospitalized the […]
Education key to globalization, says Christian Brothers’ superior
MORAGA, Calif. (CNS) -- Brother Alvaro Rodriguez Echeverria, superior general of the Christian Brothers, stressed the need for all people to have access to education during an April 24 gathering at St. Mary's College of California. "Tomorrow's dilemma will not be between the haves and the have-nots but rather between those who know and those who do not," he said.
Conestoga Bank uses OSTC program to help Neumann Goretti High School students
Conestoga Bank donated $10,000 to SS. John Neumann and Maria Goretti Catholic High School, South Philadelphia, utilizing Pennsylvania’s new Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit program.
Catholic Mathletes, led by Archbishop Ryan teacher, number one in city again
Whenever there is a high school Mathlete competition in the Philadelphia area there is a fair chance Archbishop Ryan High School will be the winner, or if it is a combined team drawn from several schools they will be on the winning side. This year was no exception.
Two-day garage sale at Bryn Mawr parish
The annual garage sale at St. John Neumann Church in Bryn Mawr is planned for Saturday, May 18 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday, May 19 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. This is a major fund raiser for the parish. All the treasures are at bargain prices and are donated by parishioners in two indoor […]
Pope confirms young people, including two from New Jersey
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Administering the sacrament of confirmation to 44 people, including two teenagers from the United States and two from Ireland, Pope Francis encouraged them to "swim against the tide; it's good for the heart." After making the sign of the cross with chrism oil on the foreheads of those being confirmed, Pope Francis rubbed the oil all over their foreheads, sealing them with the Holy Spirit. After wishing them peace, he gave each a quick kiss on the cheek.
Archbishop at Red Mass: Traditional marriage is ‘best for children’
MIAMI (CNS) -- Traditional marriage is "best for children" and efforts to legalize same-sex marriage will "open a Pandora's Box of unforeseen and, to be sure, unintended consequences," Archbishop Thomas G. Wenski said during the annual Red Mass. Delivering the homily at the April 23 Mass, Archbishop Wenski said the growing movement in support of same-sex marriage would "redefine marriage for all as existing solely for the gratification of two consenting adults" rather than for the creation of life.