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Bill would block federal taxpayer funding of abortion
New Jersey Congressman Chris Smith has introduced a bill that would make the Hyde Amendment, which restricts federal funding for abortion, permanent. A majority of Americans oppose such funding, according to a new poll.
Isolation of young adults to be discussed in Zoom webinar
The archdiocesan Office for Ministry to Young Adults is sponsoring “Finding God During Times of Isolation and Solitude” on Thursday, Feb. 11 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Jews, Christians can learn from their shared Scriptures, say scholars
In a recent talk hosted by Saint Joseph's University, renowned academics Amy-Jill Levine and Marc Zvi Brettler discussed what the Bible looks like with and without Jesus -- and how both views can lead to a better understanding of the divine.
Archbishop Perez’s video messages laud Catholic schools
The archbishop was joined by other archdiocesan education leaders in marking the annual Catholic Schools Week, Jan. 31-Feb. 6, in a virtual way.
Archdiocese names Danielle Heeney new head of special education
The member of St. Monica Parish in South Philadelphia and a well-educated expert will lead efforts at the three archdiocesan schools of special education plus such services in the 17 archdiocesan high schools.
Virtual prenatal, parenting classes offered by Catholic Social Services
CSS' Bucks County Family Service Center in Levittown is holding virtual events and classes to support pregnant women and new mothers.
‘Catherine’s Cupboard’ counters hunger at local Catholic university
A pantry at Gwynedd Mercy University is addressing the growing issue of food insecurity on campuses, while helping to create a model for other schools.
Sister Carol Marie Repholz dies; was longtime St. Hubert’s teacher
The I.H.M. sister served at the Northeast Philadelphia Catholic high school for girls for 28 years, and taught at other high schools in the Philadelphia area and beyond.
Sister M. Ryszarda Kopec, chef for 2 Philadelphia cardinals, dies at 93
The Little Servant Sister of the Immaculate Conception was dietician in Poland when she came to New Jersey in 1984, then became the chef at the residence of Cardinals John Krol and Anthony Bevilacqua.
Sister Phyllis Ann DiRenzo, I.H.M., dies at 70 from COVID-19
The former Sister Rose David was in the 51st year as a Sister Servant of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. She taught at several schools, was a pastoral minister and hospital chaplain.