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Judge dismisses Erie Diocese’s HHS lawsuit, says not ‘ripe’ for review
ERIE, Pa. (CNS) — Erie Bishop Lawrence T. Persico said he was disappointed a federal judge dismissed the diocese’s case against the federal contraceptive mandate as premature but also said he found encouragement in the decision. “I was obviously hoping that the court would find our case ripe for adjudication,” Bishop Persico said in […]
Properly used, social networks important for evangelization, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Social media need to promote more logic, kindness and Christian witness than bluster, star-status and division, Pope Benedict XVI said. Given that the online world exposes people to a wider range of opinions and beliefs, people need to accept the existence of these other cultures, “be enriched by it” and offer […]
Enthusiasm buoys Vigil for Life as cardinal urges adoption alternative
At a Jan. 24 vigil Mass the night before the March for Life, Boston Cardinal Sean O'Malley called upon Catholics to work to change society's negative perception of adoption so that it is seen as a better option than abortion for women, especially those facing a crisis pregnancy.
Principal and student from Pope John Paul II High School honored by chamber of commerce
Two members of the school community at Pope John Paul II High School in Royersford recently received unexpected recognition from the Montgomery Chamber of Commerce.
Sister Mary Kelly, I.H.M., former Villa Maria Academy principal, dies at 84
Sister Mary Kelly, I.H.M., formerly Sister Maria Veritas, I.H.M., died Jan. 19 in Camilla Hall, Immaculata, in the 66th year of her religious life. She was 84 years old. Born in Strafford,ChesterCounty, Sister Mary entered the Congregation of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary in 1946 from St. Katharine of Siena Parish, […]
Pope Benedict has new App-titude, lets users follow live events
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- The Vatican launched a new "Pope App" on the eve of the release of the pope's World Communications Day message, which is dedicated to social networks as important spaces for evangelization. The new app provides live streaming of papal events and video feeds from the Vatican's six webcams. It sends out alerts and links to top stories coming out of the Vatican's many news outlets, and carries words and images of Pope Benedict XVI.
Blackthorn concert coming to benefit Archbishop Ryan H.S. students
The Friends of Archbishop Ryan High School will host a concert by Blackthorn performing Celtic music on Jan. 26, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m., at the school in Northeast Philadelphia. Tickets are $30 per person, including food, and may be purchased at the Ryan alumni group’s website or by calling 267-968-5074 or 215-824-1190. The Friends […]
Pope says Christian divisions ‘disfigure’ the church
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The divisions among Christians have “disfigured” the church, Pope Benedict XVI said. “The church is the bride of Christ, who makes her holy and beautiful by his grace,” the pope said Jan. 20 before praying the Angelus with visitors gathered in the rain in St. Peter’s Square. Even though the church […]
Baseball great Stan Musial dies at 92, leaving memories of ‘The Man’
ST. LOUIS (CNS) — A funeral Mass was scheduled for Jan. 26 at St. Louis Cathedral Basilica for Stan Musial, the Hall of Fame outfielder-first baseman for the St. Louis Cardinals. Musial, a Catholic who played all 22 of his major-league seasons with the Cardinals, died Jan. 19 at age 92 at his home […]
Los Angeles bishops apologize to abuse victims as lawsuit files go public
LOS ANGELES (CNS) -- As the Archdiocese of Los Angeles released church records on clergy sexual abuse, Cardinal Roger M. Mahony again apologized to abuse victims, saying he was naive about its impact on their lives.