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Help Christians stay in Mideast, build peace, pope says at audience
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Just two days before beginning a pastoral journey to the Middle East, Pope Benedict XVI launched an appeal to all Christians in the region to respond to social and political tensions and insecurity by being hopeful, active builders of peace and reconciliation. At the end of his weekly general audience Sept. […]
Cardinal Dolan traces historic role of religious freedom in US
WASHINGTON (CNS) — To the enthusiastic reception of an audience of John Carroll Society members Sept. 10, New York Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan traced the historic origins of U.S. religious freedom in light of a current battle with the government over those rights. Saying that he wanted to “restore the luster” on “this first and […]
Need for US immigration reform at a ‘critical moment,’ say speakers
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (CNS) — Christians, especially political leaders of both parties, have a moral duty to address the plight of undocumented immigrants in America — as part of the Gospel message to bring justice to the poor, welcome the marginalized and stand up for the powerless. That was the main point during a recent screening […]
Swiss bishop’s comments on Church reforms defended by spokesman
WARSAW, Poland (CNS) — A spokesman for the Swiss bishops’ conference defended its newly elected president, Bishop Markus Buchel of Sankt Gallen, after he called for local bishops to have a greater say on Church reforms. “Bishop Buchel has his colleagues’ confidence and his election has nothing to do with his views on such issues,” […]
Father Judge’s football team a hit in Ireland
Being thankful is consistent with our Catholic Christian faith. Sometimes, though, something happens that leaves a person more thankful than usual. Take, for instance, Father Judge High School’s football team. The Crusaders embarked Aug. 29 on an epic 3,000-mile-plus trek to a suburb of Dublin, Ireland. In theory, the main objective was to play a […]
Ukrainian Catholic bishops discuss next steps in vibrant-parish plan
WINNIPEG, Manitoba (CNS) — Ukrainian Catholic bishops from around the world gathered in Canada to discuss how to make their parishes more vibrant — especially through the involvement of laypeople. How they do that requires solutions as varied as the parishes that represent more than 4 million Ukrainian Catholics on four continents. “We have parishes […]
Sacred, classical music performed in seven concerts at Cathedral
The second annual Cathedral Basilica Concert Series begins in September and will feature local and international groups in a seven-concert series in the historic Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul, located at 18th Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased by visiting cathedralphilaconcerts.org and clicking the […]
Trenton Diocese hosting Eucharistic Congress in October
Trenton Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., invites Catholics and all those who wish to learn more about the Catholic faith to take part in the Diocese of Trenton’s first Eucharistic Congress, set for Oct. 12 to 14 at the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, N.J. With the theme, “His Presence, Our Faith, Celebrate!” the […]
Bishop Shanahan High School to host college fair
Bishop Shanahan High School will host its sixth annual College Fair on Tuesday, Sept. 25 from 7–9 p.m. in the school gymnasium. Over 90 universities and colleges from 18 states plus the District of Columbia will have admissions representatives on hand to speak with prospective students regarding admission, majors, financial aid and student life. Some […]
Robotics demonstration
Mount St. Joseph Academy’s robotics team, the Firebirds, will host the third annual GirlPOWER (Preparing Outstanding Women Engineers through Robotics) robotics competition and exhibition Saturday, Oct. 6 at the academy’s gymnasium, 120 West Wissahickon Avenue in Flourtown. Girls and boys of all ages are invited to watch the area’s only all-female FRC robotics competition, see […]