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Federal court panel dismisses ACLU challenge of USCCB trafficking grant
WASHINGTON (CNS) — A federal appeals court dismissed an American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts legal challenge to a contract between the Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, saying the case had become moot because the contract had expired. In a unanimous ruling Jan. 15, the three-judge panel […]
Bishop in Mali says people in hiding, afraid to enter churches
OXFORD, England (CNS) — A Catholic bishop in war-torn Mali whose diocese lies in the path of Islamic insurgents said “people are hiding in their homes, unable to venture out.” Bishop Augustin Traore of Segou, Mali, told Catholic News Service by telephone: “Although our churches are still intact, people are becoming afraid to enter them. […]
St. Joseph’s U presents education awards during Catholic Schools Week
As part of Catholic Schools Week (Jan. 27-Feb. 2), St. Joseph’s University’s Center for Catholic and Urban Education (CCEU) will host a lecture and inaugural awards ceremony on Wednesday, Jan. 30 in the Wolfington Teletorium of Mandeville Hall, beginning at 6:15 p.m. One of the two leaders in education to be honored is Christine L. […]
Piano performance, master class coming to Immaculata
Immaculata University, in conjunction with Jacobs Music, presents the inaugural “Steinway Spotlight Performance” featuring pianist Young-Ah Tak on Saturday, Feb. 2 at 7:30 p.m. in Memorial Hall on the Immaculata campus. Guests are also invited to Tak’s master class presentation and performance on Sunday, Feb. 3 at 3 p.m. in Memorial Hall. Both events are free and […]
Fatherhood group hosts bishop for Faith & Ale event
The Father Leadership Initiative hosts Bishop Daniel Thomas as the guest speaker at Faith & Ale Night Wednesday, Jan. 23 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Great American Pub, 123 Fayette St., Conshohocken. Bishop Thomas will present the theme, “You can be the man God intended you to be.” FLI invites men to share […]
St. Anastasia Parish’s JV boys win Christmas tournament
Over the Christmas holidays, the CYO of St. Anastasia Parish, Newtown Square, held its annual Christmas Basketball Tournament. The parish’s junior varsity boys team won the tournament’s JV Boys bracket. The team shown above includes: (bottom row from left) Christian Tate, Dominic Massi, Joey Keffer, Alden Mathes, Sean Lawley, George Troilo, Gavin Grande; (middle from left) Matteo Santoleri, Dan MacNeal, […]
Art show at Malvern Retreat House offers special programs
Malvern Retreat House will host its Art Show 2013 event from Jan. 30 to Feb. 3. Admission is free and is open to the public on Wednesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday hours are from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The show features original works of art by more than 100 professional artists in […]
Retreat offered for Catholic mothers, grandmothers in Chester County
All moms and grandmothers are invited to the Mom Heart of the Home Day at the 19th annual Chester County Day of Renewal on Saturday, March 2, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at SS. Simon and Jude Church, The Meehan Center, located at 10 Cavanaugh Court, West Chester. The theme for the spiritual retreat day […]
Vatican laments European Court denial of conscientious objection right
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — While applauding the European Court of Human Rights’ recognition of the right of a British airline employee to wear a cross on her uniform, the Vatican lamented the court’s denial of the full right of conscientious objection in other cases claiming religious discrimination in the United Kingdom. Archbishop Dominique Mamberti, […]
Women from diverse backgrounds drawn to life of cloistered monastery
TYRINGHAM, Mass. (CNS) -- They come from California, Delaware, Pennsylvania and India. One is a nurse; another was an assistant manager at a Walgreen's. They have different life experiences and span several decades in age. However, the four newest members of the Visitation Monastery in Tyringham have one thing in common: They all feel drawn to the life of a cloistered nun.