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Wilmington bishop retires; pope names N.Y. priest to succeed him
Two years after reaching the mandatory retirement age of 75, Bishop William Malooly is stepping down. Succeeding him in the Delaware diocese is a priest of Rockville Centre, New York.
In times of trouble, church turns to prayer with Mary, theologian says
The global Catholic Church coming together in May to pray for an end to the coronavirus pandemic shows how people find solace and strength with Mary, said an expert in Mariology.
Under pope’s new laws, cardinals and bishops can face trial
The new measure ensures the Vatican judicial system conforms to the principle that "among all the faithful there is true equality in dignity and in action," Pope Francis said.
Irish government to lift ban on Mass attendance May 10
Public worship has been banned since Dec. 26 amid increased cases of COVID-19, and it had become a criminal offense for a priest to plan a public Mass or a Catholic to leave home to participate in Mass.
CDC director OKs indoor worship services for masked, vaccinated
The announcement this week likely did not surprise many Catholics because most parishes in the U.S. have been having in-person indoor Masses since last summer, although with limited attendance.
Family’s faith was bedrock on winding path to priesthood
As Ken Cavara of West Chester approaches ordination this May, he looks back on his journey of traveling, learning and discerning, and forward to the exciting priestly life of being with Catholic parishioners in the sacred space of family life.
Father John Donia named principal of Bishop Shanahan H.S.
Currently the campus minister of the archdiocesan high school in Downingtown, he begins his new role July 1. Longtime Catholic educator Michael McArdle is retiring as principal.
Worlds of difference, but one faith, one family at annual gathering
The annual Cultural Heritage Mass, celebrated April 24 by Archbishop Nelson Pérez, drew participants representing nations across the globe, with all finding a home in the Catholic Church.
Vaccine clinics designed for deaf, hard of hearing communities
The Philadelphia Archdiocese will co-sponsor events on May 1 and May 4 offering first doses of the Pfizer and Moderna jabs, with American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters and select shuttle assistance.
Deaf Catholics applaud Vatican’s sign language service on YouTube channel
The Vatican's new "No One Excluded" project offers interpreters in American Sign Language on a channel dedicated to accessibility for people with communication challenges. Deaf Catholics now have the same access to the pope as a hearing person.