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Religiosity a ‘buffer’ against pandemic stresses, survey says
Survey respondents who reported a decline in religiosity since the pandemic had more than twice the odds of feeling isolated and lonely than those who did not report such a decline.
At urging of U.S. bishops, Catholic leaders to meet on immigration
Prelates from Central America will join those from the U.S. and the Vatican June 1-2 in Chicago to forge a path for the U.S. church's response to immigration.
Daylesford Abbey to offer in-person retreats
The Spirituality and Retreat Center at Daylesford Abbey in Paoli opens for personal and private retreats beginning June 4. The Norbertines offer daily chanted prayers, Mass and spiritual direction to all.
Students take on the world’s problems, with empathy
At Mary, Mother of the Redeemer School in North Wales, kids in grades preK to eight spent the academic year solving real-life challenges, with "Christ at the center" of their projects.
Two Neumann U grads commit to year of service
Carli Trice will work with the Colorado Vincentian Volunteers and Kaitlyn Tracey will serve with the Jesuit Volunteer Corps (JVC). Both social-work majors want to help people and keep faith central in their lives.
Local grads earn master’s degrees in church management at Villanova
Two colleagues from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, Wanda Nouel and Matt Davis, received their degrees from the Villanova School of Business May 15.
Grace Picozzi scores 100th career lacrosse goal — as a junior
The Lansdale Catholic High School student secured the milestone May 11. She comes from a family line of successful LC student athletes, but the first in lacrosse.
Bishops decry rise in anti-Semitic attacks in U.S.
"We cannot remain silent when we witness our brothers and sisters suffering on account of being Jewish," said two key Catholic prelates, who pledged to condemn "every form of hatred, especially those formed in contempt of faith."
Rosary marathon to end with prayers that Mary undo ‘knots’ tied by COVID-19
Pope Francis will entrust to the Blessed Mother five prayer intentions, or five "knots" to undo: injured relationships; unemployment; violence; access to health care; and renewed pastoral outreach.
California bishop prays for victims of another ‘senseless’ shooting
San Jose Bishop Oscar Cantú urged prayers for the victims and their families after a gunman opened fire at a rail yard and killed at least nine people and injuring others.