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New evangelization in America a focus for bishops’ synod
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — When Blessed John Paul II launched the project he called the new evangelization, he made it clear that it was aimed above all at reviving the ancient faith of an increasingly faithless West: “countries and nations where religion and the Christian life were formerly flourishing,” now menaced by a “constant spreading […]
St. Louis to host day of prayer to implore Mary’s blessing upon nation
ST. LOUIS (CNS) — St. Louis will host a National Day of Prayer in Honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary Oct. 6. Several local lay Catholics, with the blessing of St. Louis Archbishop Robert J. Carlson, have invited members of the Family of Mary to lead the day of prayer, which will be held downtown […]
Catholic leaders at Poverty Summit look at poverty’s causes, solutions
WASHINGTON (CNS) — When a few hundred people met in Washington recently to discuss ways to solve the nation's high poverty rate, one group was noticeably missing from the discussion: those actually living in poverty. That did not go unnoticed by participants and speakers who mentioned their absence and said they hope to add the […]
‘VatiLeaks’ trial will be landmark event for Vatican tribunal
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — For the Vatican's criminal court, the trial of Paolo Gabriele and Claudio Sciarpelletti for their alleged part in leaking papal correspondence will be unusual and may lead the Vatican to invoke a never-used cooperation agreement with Italy. Giovanni Giacobbe, promoter of justice in Court of Appeal of Vatican City State, explained […]
National Geographic story links Philippine priest in ivory smuggling
WASHINGTON (CNS) — A National Geographic magazine cover story identifies a Philippine Catholic priest accused of sexual abuse in the United States as fueling his country’s illegal trade in ivory. In the course of his research for the October issue, Bryan Christy learned that Msgr. Cristobal Garcia, director of worship for the Archdiocese of Cebu, […]
Vatican congregation restructures course on religious life
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — To mark the 50th anniversary of the Second Vatican Council and reflect on the major changes it brought to consecrated life, the Vatican’s congregation for religious has overhauled the course it offers on theology and canon law. The Second Vatican Council’s call for religious to return to the founding inspiration of […]
Sister Margaret Mary Ryan, S.B.S.
Sister Margaret Mary Ryan, S.B.S., who was born in County Tipperary, Ireland, in 1921, died Sept. 9 in her 92nd year and 71st year of her religious profession at the Motherhouse of the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament in Bensalem. Her first teaching assignment was at Holy Providence School in Bensalem. From there her assignments […]
Havertown woman named first lay principal of Waldron Mercy Academy
Nell Stetser of Havertown was installed as the first lay principal in the 89-year history of Waldron Mercy Academy at an Installation and Commitment Ceremony held in the Sisters of Mercy Convent Chapel. The event was attended by students, parents, members of the Board of Trustees, family and friends. On behalf of the Sisters of […]
Golfers tee up for Shanahan High’s endowment
Bishop Shanahan High School, Downingtown, hosted its sixth annual Endowment Golf Outing at the pristine French Creek Golf Club in Elverson on a sunny, 75 degree day Sept. 11. Almost 80 golfers came out to support the Bishop Shanahan Endowment Fund that helps students who desire a Catholic education with the tuition assistance they need to […]
105th anniversary for Slovak Catholic parish
St. Agnes-St. John Nepomucene Parish for Slovak Catholics in Philadelphia and Delaware County will celebrate the parish’s 105th anniversary with a festival Oct. 7 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the church, located at 4th and Brown streets in Philadelphia. Games and raffles for prizes will be available, and food for eat in or […]