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‘Old habit’ of covering up abuse must stop everywhere, pope says
"Even today, we see how often in families the first reaction is to cover everything up," Pope Francis told an association fighting against child abuse. He added that it has always been the first reaction by other institutions, too, including the church.
High court to hear major abortion case from Mississippi
The U.S. Supreme Court said May 17 that it will hear oral arguments during its next term on a 2018 law banning most abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy. A decision is expected by June 2022.
Chester County March for Life set for June 5
The Saturday morning event, starting with Mass and including the march and featured speakers, will mourning 25 years of abortion at Planned Parenthood in West Chester.
‘Manna Sunday’ food drive counters summer slump at area pantries
Named for the miraculous substance that fed the ancient Israelites, the initiative will restock more than 50 archdiocesan cupboards that have become a lifeline for local families during the pandemic -- and you can help.
Clergy assignment changes noted in archdiocese
Archbishop Nelson Perez announced May 15 assignment changes for 58 priests in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, most taking effect June 21.
Catholic League’s stars, coaches dominate Pa. basketball
The All-State basketball teams were loaded with 23 PCL players, with five of them named Player of the Year, plus three mentors named Coach of the Year for garnering three state championships this year.
Retreat delves into ‘St. Joseph: Carpenter, Dreamer, Foster Father, Saint’
Christine Eberle will facilitate an online retreat on St. Joseph on May 15. Participants will use creative stories, artistic renderings and Scripture scholarship to reflect on the saint.
Riding the green wave: Momentum for Laudato Si’ rises for next decade
When the special Laudato Si' Anniversary Year closes May 24, it will celebrate progress made over the past five years and launch new initiatives in an ongoing response to Pope Francis' call for the care of creation.
Catholics invited to explore life, legacy of St. Ignatius
Bishop John Barres marked the Ignatian Year in his Rockville Centre, N.Y. diocese focusing on the 16th century saint whose spiritual contributions continue to influence Catholics and other people of faith.
With book launch, Jesuits prepare to celebrate Ignatian Year
The roughly 15,000 members of the Society of Jesus and many people who draw on the spiritual heritage left by St. Ignatius of Loyola are marking a special Ignatian Year beginning May 20.