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Don’t weaponize the Eucharist for political ends, bishop warns
A "national policy" of excluding pro-choice Catholic politicians from receiving holy Communion would "constitute an assault" on the Eucharist's sign of unity and charity, said San Diego Bishop Robert McElroy.
Humility, open mind needed to crack coronavirus’ secrets, expert says
Dr. Anthony Fauci told a Vatican conference May 6 that it is still unknown why COVID can kill so many people and yet also can infect many more without causing any symptoms.
Retreat for single women explores religious discernment
Open to single women discerning religious life, the virtual retreat on May 15 offers an opportunity to learn about life as a Missionary Servant of the Most Blessed Trinity.
Holy hour to pray for peace, end to pandemic
The World Apostolate of Fatima is sponsoring the holy hour on the feast of Our Lady of Fatima, Friday, May 14 at St. John Cantius Church, Philadelphia.
New priest to bring spirit of adventure, model of suffering to ministry
All his life, Mark Tobin had a strong desire for a challenge. He sought adventure, found hardships as a Navy special forces fighter in Iraq and eventually had an encounter with God and a calling to be a Catholic priest.
Children separated under Trump policy to be reunited with families
The Biden administration is seeking to reunite more than 1,000 families and at least 2,342 children affected by the Trump administration's "zero tolerance" family separation policy.
Decades of marriage honored at wedding anniversary Mass
Some 120 couples gathered for a May 1 liturgy celebrated by Archbishop Nelson Pérez, who said "a connection with Christ was essential” to living out the sacrament of matrimony amid "ups and downs."
Transitional deacons to be ordained for Philadelphia this Saturday
Archbishop Nelson Perez will ordain six deacons for the archdiocese and three for other dioceses at the cathedral May 8. All are invited to participate prayerfully via livestream.
Homelessness ministry ‘the very visible face of God,’ says archbishop
During a recent visit, Archbishop Nelson Pérez thanked staff and volunteers at St. John's Hospice in Philadelphia for bringing "incredible" help and hope to those struggling to find permanent housing.
Biden raises cap on refugee admissions to U.S., but with caveat
The president will raise the historically low refugee cap of 15,000 left by the Trump administration. But the new number of refugees, 62,500, might not be resettled in what remains of the fiscal year. Biden cited undoing "the damage of the last four years."