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NRB chair urges bishops to continue focus on healing for abuse survivors
Although major steps have been taken to help achieve healing and reconciliation with survivors of clergy sexual abuse, much work remains ahead for the U.S. Catholic Church, said the chairwoman of the National Review Board.
After devastating fire, new deacon ‘can’t wait to serve’ those who helped his family
A month before his ordination, permanent Deacon Pascual Mota lost his home in the May 9 blaze that destroyed the former St. Leo Church in Philadelphia. Now, he's more committed than ever to his ministry.
‘Receive the gifts you are,’ forum keynoter tells young Catholic women
Sister Bethany Madonna opened the GIVEN Institute's annual Catholic Young Women's Leadership Forum by explaining how women can actualize their gifts from God.
Bishops approve Liturgy of the Hours, penance, Marian translations
The bishops continued "to make steady progress" approving new translations and adding prayers to Catholic liturgical texts, which must yet be approved by the Vatican.
EU bishops criticize report for stance on abortion, conscience clauses
While applauding a proposed EU report on expanding health care access for women, the bishops of the European Union objected to characterization of abortion as a human right and called it "a form of gender-based violence."
Irish bishops choose woman to lead prep for synod
Nicola Brady has worked in a number of peace-building roles and will head up a new steering group to plan for a national synod in Ireland in the next five years.
Bishops discuss national document on youth, young adults
The bishop of Dallas called for a new pastoral framework on accompanying youths and young adults in the church. Other bishops sought inclusion of youth without a religious affiliation.
Bishops vote to draft teaching document on the Eucharist
The U.S. bishops approved by a wide margin -- 168-55 -- a plan to draft a document to examine the "meaning of the Eucharist in the life of the church" following a lengthy debate during their spring general assembly.
CatholicPhilly.com captures four national media awards
The Catholic Media Association awarded the official news agency of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia with awards for work produced in 2020 including photography, sports and a print edition.
Mass honoring Father Tolton set for June 26 at cathedral
A Mass honoring the heroic and virtuous life of the Venerable Augustus Tolton, the first Black Catholic priest in the U.S., will be celebrated by Archbishop Nelson Perez in the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul.