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Pope says laypeople share responsibility for Church
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — As Catholics prepare to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Second Vatican Council, all Church members need to make a renewed effort to ensure laypeople are aware of their responsibility for the Church and are allowed to exercise it, Pope Benedict XVI said. “Co-responsibility requires a change of mentality, particularly regarding […]
Philadelphia Catholic high schools, special ed schools, placed under new management
Philadelphia’s 17 archdiocesan high schools as well as its four schools for special education are officially under new management. Under a historic agreement in principal signed by Archbishop Charles Chaput and H. Edward Hanway for the Faith in the Future Foundation on Aug. 21, strategic and operational control of the 21 schools passes to the […]
‘In the realm of trauma,’ victim aides help heal the Church, bishop says
OMAHA, Neb. (CNS) — Bishops need help restoring trust and healing wounds felt by the faithful by the clergy sexual abuse scandal, and people who work in the Church to assist victims and create safe environments for children can be key partners, the chairman of the U.S. bishops’ Committee on the Protection of Children and […]
Mount St. Joseph’s Academy hosts golf outing
Join the fun at the 20th annual Mount St. Joseph’s Academy Golf Classic, Monday, Sept. 24 at Blue Bell Country Club. Lunch, cocktails and dinner are included. Golf at your level and convenience! Morning or afternoon tee times with shotgun start. Cost is $250 per golfer. Raffle tickets are available. For more information, please visit […]
Malvern Retreat House welcomes new rector
Malvern Retreat House’s new rector formerly worked in corporate computer sales, has a black belt in Korean Tang-Soo-Do karate and regularly communicates to faithful followers on Facebook and Twitter. After the appointment of Father Charles Zlock to the position in July by Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, the priest hit the ground running in his first few […]
Sister Dorothy Regina Tumulty, I.H.M.
Sister Dorothy Regina Tumulty, I.H.M., formerly Marie Rita Tumulty, died in Camilla Hall Nursing Home on July 28, 2012. She was 81. Sister Dorothy Regina graduated from J.W. Hallahan Catholic Girls’ High School in 1948. She entered the the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary from St. Edmond Parish Feb. 2, 1949 and […]
In Loving Memory of William J and Marguerite T. Reilly
2/8/61 and 8/8/61 You live forever in our hearts. Masses at Our Mother of Sorrows Your loving family.
In Milwaukee, plan for 203 parishes to become 28, with 72 ‘clusters,’ by 2020
ST. FRANCIS, Wis. (CNS) — Milwaukee Archbishop Jerome E. Listecki is preparing the archdiocese for 2020, particularly as to how the spiritual needs of the Catholic community will best be served. “Parishes and Pastoral Leadership 2020,” approved and issued by Archbishop Listecki Aug. 8, notes “three principal factors” that will have an impact on parishes […]
Statistically speaking: Vatican numbers hint at fading faith practice
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The percentage of Catholics practicing their faith is declining almost everywhere around the globe. Almost all bishops report it, but it’s difficult to prove statistically. Each year, the Vatican’s own statisticians compile mountains of data about the number of Catholics, baptisms, priests and religious, weddings and annulments in each diocese and […]
Russian Orthodox, Polish Catholic leader sign appeal for reconciliation
WARSAW, Poland (CNS) — The head of the Russian Orthodox Church and the president of the Polish Catholic bishops’ conference signed a joint message Aug. 17 urging Poles and Russians to set aside centuries of anger and prejudice and work together to maintain their countries’ Christian identities. The signing of the reconciliation “Message to the […]