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Sister Rita Josepha King, S.S.J., dies at 89
After attending Most Blessed Sacrament School and West Catholic High School in West Philadelphia, the former Joan Marie Ann King entered the Sisters of St. Joseph in 1951.
Msgr. James McDonough, pastor and leader, dies at 89
The West Philadelphia native was ordained in 1957 and served as a director of several archdiocesan offices, a regional vicar and pastor of St. Stanislaus Parish, Lansdale.
Father of Amazon.com founder gives gift of $12 million to Catholic school
Miguel Bezos donated the scholarship funds to Salesianum School in Wilmington, Delaware, which he attended after fleeing post-Revolution Cuba as an unaccompanied minor in the 1960s.
Archdiocese of Berlin suspends work of commission on sexual abuse
The temporary halt will pave the way to follow up on a legal report about sexual abuse in the archdiocese since 1946.
Celebrate freedom to live faith publicly, work to protect it, says bishop
As the Catholic Church in the U.S. marks Religious Freedom Week (June 22-29), Arlington Bishop Michael F. Burbidge highlighted "the right to serve the common good" and the need to proclaim the truth "no matter the cost."
Sister Mary Theresa McFadden dies at 90
The Sister of Notre Dame de Namur was a Philadelphia native who ministered mostly in Maryland as a teacher, retreat guide and parish pastoral worker.
Nun calls protection of voting rights a moral issue at Georgetown forum
Sister Anita Baird of the Daughters of the Heart of Mary said June 21 "the right to vote is a right-to-life issue."
Vatican expresses concern about proposed Italian law on homophobia
The legislation, dubbed "Zan's Law," could violate the freedom of Catholics to teach and practice their faith, wrote officials in a June 17 diplomatic message.
Pope accepts resignation of Auxiliary Bishop Sheltz of Galveston-Houston
The 75-year-old cleric, known for his "dry sense of humor," submitted his request in accord with canon law age requirements, but will continue to temporarily serve as chancellor and moderator of the archdiocesan curia.
Retreat center offers ‘Outdoor Contemplative Morning’
The July 10 program is an opportunity for friends of Cranaleith to come onsite and enjoy the beauty of Cranaleith that touches the soul.