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Local Catholics raise more than $1M for charity in a single day
More than 100 local parishes, schools and agencies in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia benefited from the #iGiveCatholic one-day fundraising campaign, part of a national Catholic giving effort.
Oblate priest, former principal, faces child porn charges
Oblate Father William McCandless, 56, principal at Salesianum School in Wilmington from 2005-2009, faces up to 60 years in prison if convicted on three federal charges.
Man arrested for firebombing Catholic church in Israel
Israeli police arrested a Jewish man after he allegedly threw a firebomb inside the Basilica of All Nations at Gethsemane Church on the Mount of Olives Dec. 4.
Pope: Make your heart accessible to people with disabilities
Pope Francis insisted that all Catholics with disabilities have a right to receive the sacraments, and he suggested that Catholic parishes make real efforts to welcome persons with disabilities.
As food insecurity rises, pantries work overtime to meet growing need
Nearly 26 million people said they did not have enough food -- the highest since the Great Depression -- this fall, a 30% increase in hunger since the start of the pandemic.
Colorado report names nine more priests accused of abusing minors decades ago
The report said 85% of the cases occurred some 40 years ago, and none among active clergy. Colorado's bishops suggested a "similar public review and reparations program" for all youth organizations.
When (Christmas) markets fall, economies in Germany, Austria take a hit
Nuremberg, which boasts one of the oldest Christmas fairs, is seeing a loss of more than $200 million in revenue, as in other cities. Still, one teen said this year, "Christmas simply moves people back into their homes. "
‘Let my people worship,’ archbishop says after California church decision
The Supreme Court's Dec. 3 ruling means a lower court will likely stop the state's governor from prohibiting most indoor religious services, which was hailed by San Francisco's archbishop.
Two Augustinian brothers profess solemn vows in order
Augustinian Father Michael Di Gregorio, prior provincial, led the profession ceremony for Augustinian friars Brother Bill Gabriel and Brother Jeremy Hiers at St. Thomas of Villanova Church, Villanova.
Local couple donates $100,000 to Manor College vet tech program
Jim and Dr. Lourene Nevels of Swarthmore were the honorees of a virtual gala for the college run by the Basilian Sisters. Proceeds also supported a new scholarship in the couple's name.