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Catholic foster care ‘back 100%’ after Supreme Court decision
Following a unanimous ruling in its favor, archdiocesan Catholic Social Services has resumed its placement of at-risk children in homes. The Butts family of Philadelphia is one of many offering children "love and a support team" through CSS.
With new name and refit building, Delco Catholic school ready for future
SS. Cyril and Philomena School has relocated this year to the former St. Philomena School building with a name reflecting its heritage, and with renovations to keep it serving as an Independence Mission School for years to come.
Recycle your old electronic equipment Nov. 6
St. John the Evangelist Parish in Morrisville will host an electronics recycling event Saturday, Nov. 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the church parking lot.
Ministry meets moms, babies where they’re at with what they need
Located in Philadelphia's Frankford neighborhood, The Cenacle provides food, diapers, education and more to pregnant women and new parents, thanks to archdiocesan Catholic Social Services and its partners.
Catholic Women’s Conference returns with strength, beauty
More than 700 women from across the Philadelphia region gathered in two sessions Saturday morning and afternoon Oct. 23 to hear speakers, pray together during adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and share one another's company, united in faith.
Supreme Court keeps Texas abortion ban in place, says it will review it
The high court will give an expedited review of the law Nov. 1. It has been alternately blocked and allowed since it became effective Sept. 1. The court did not agree to use the case to possibly overturn the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision legalizing abortion nationwide.
Vatican formalizes process for approving liturgical translations
The new protocol requires bishops' conferences to "faithfully prepare versions of the liturgical books in vernacular languages," with attention to the original text, the language of translation and those who speak it.
Yad Vashem names two French clergy as Righteous Among the Nations
Cardinal Eugène Tisserant and Msgr. André Bouquin posthumously received the World Holocaust Remembrance Center's highest honor for those who risked their lives to rescue Jews from the Nazis during World War II.
Discontent with Biden administration grows among immigrant advocates
With the "Remain in Mexico" policy set to resume in November, a number of migrant allies are increasingly at odds with the President's stance, which continues protocols set by the previous administration.
Cameroon bishops warn of increasing violence in separatist campaign
The population of the Central African nation "can no longer take" the spiraling situation in which "anyone now feels they have a right to violate the life of others," said Archbishop Andrew Nkea Fuanya.