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Phila. religious leaders call for end to violence on 9/11 anniversary
An interfaith gathering of Philadelphia religious and civic leaders used the 10th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks to call for peace and an end to violence. In keeping with the tone and mood of the meeting in the Arch Street Friends Meeting House in Old City Sunday, Philadelphia’s new Archbishop, Charles J. Chaput, recited the famous passage from Gospel of St. Matthew on revenge and love for one’s enemies: “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy,’ but I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you…”
Permanent Deacon Zoilo Martes dies at 78
Deacon Zoilo Martes, 78, a permanent deacon assigned to St. Michael Parish, Philadelphia died Aug. 25, after a long illness. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carmen, who died in February of this year.
Archdiocesan Office of Catholic Education continues to work to resolve strike
The negotiating teams from the Office of Catholic Education and the Association of Catholic Teachers met the evening of Thursday, Sept. 8, all day Sept. 9 and continued to meet Sept. 11. That day, proposals were exchanged but the Association of Catholic Teachers did not want to conduct face-to-face discussions with the full archdiocesan negotiating […]
Pope Benedict offers blessings on 9/11 anniversary
Pope Benedict XVI offered his blessings to U.S. Catholics as they prepared to observe the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks.
Reject hatred, resist terrorism, says US bishop in 9/11 message
WASHINGTON (CNS) — As the 10th anniversary of the terror attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, neared, the president of the U.S. bishops pledged “today and always to reject hatred and resist terrorism” in a statement reflecting on 9/11.
Installation of Archbishop Chaput occasion for joy, celebration
Baptism, confirmation, holy orders, matrimony, penance, Eucharist and even the sacrament of the sick. One could sense a presence of all in symbol and actuality on Sept. 8, the feast of the Birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary, as Archbishop Charles Chaput, formerly of Denver, took possession of his cathedral as 13th Bishop and ninth Archbishop of Philadelphia.
Court rejects appeal of rancher convicted in 2005 murder of US-born nun
A court in the state of Para rejected an appeal by rancher Regivaldo Galvao, convicted of being one of the masterminds behind the February 2005 assassination of U.S.-born Sister Dorothy Stang.
In his homeland, Pope to face growing secularism, some protests
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — In the days leading to Pope Benedict XVI’s visit to his homeland Sept. 22-25, German media were asking whether the Pope would feel at home in the country he left 30 years ago. Obviously, he visited Germany frequently while serving in Rome and kept up with friends and colleagues and with […]
Raleigh Diocese plans new 2,000-seat cathedral on 39-acre campus
A new 2,000-seat cathedral is the centerpiece of a 39-acre campus being planned by officials of the Diocese of Raleigh. Bishop Michael F. Burbidge said Sept. 7 that the project, estimated to cost between $75 million and $90 million, will include a two-story gathering hall and a three-story parking facility that will be built partially underground on land owned by the diocese, three miles west of downtown Raleigh.
Archbishop Chaput’s homily at installation Mass
Cardinal Rigali and Eminent Cardinals; Monsignor Lantheaume, brother bishops, priests and deacons; Governor Corbett, Mayor Nutter and esteemed leaders of the civic community; beloved seminarians; fellow religious; members of my family; brothers and sisters in Christ: A married friend told me last week that getting ready for today reminded him of planning for a very, […]