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Philippine Catholic leaders doubt that killed Indigenous fired first
Nine Indigenous group leaders were shot dead during an attempted mass arrest by security forces, who claimed the people were Communist rebels who opened fire first. The Social Action Center of the Capiz Archdiocese condemned what it called an unnecessary use of force.
Joint ministry unites two parishes in fight against racism
After last spring's protests against the killing of Black Americans and urgent calls for reform, the Joint Catholic Ministry on Racial Justice brought together parishioners of North Philadelphia and Delaware County parishes to end "the segregation of Sundays" in the church.
Savvy of St. Frances Cabrini inspires local businessman to launch film on her
Eustace Wolfington is backing current production of "Cabrini" to tell the story of the Italian immigrant nun turned U.S. citizen, and how her saintly determination is a model for today's business leaders.
Despite hardships, pope says there is much for which to be thankful
Pope Francis' message sought meaning for the COVID pandemic, that "like other scourges that strike humanity," it would awaken compassion and "attitudes and gestures of closeness, of care, of solidarity."
In new year, share the blessing of your time, Pope Francis writes
Despite suffering from a bout of sciatica that left him unable to preside over Mass Jan. 1, the pope sent a homily consecrating the new year to Mary. He prayed that she would "teach us to find time for God and for others."
God gives everyone the task of being peacemakers, pope says
In his Jan. 1 World Day of Peace message, Pope Francis prayed that 2021 would be a time of "human and spiritual growth" and "a time to build and not to destroy. He also prayed for the people of Yemen.
Rethink New Year’s resolutions in order to keep them, say area faithful
Setting and attaining self-improvement goals is possible if you're willing to learn from the past and rely on God, said a number of local priests and parishioners.
Delco families get helping hand for their holiday tables
Some 500 Chester households received a week's worth of breakfast and lunch for each child, along with healthy Christmas dinners, thanks to archdiocesan Nutritional Development Services.
Manger scene in alley brings ‘light in the darkness’
A crèche behind Our House Ministries in Philadelphia's Grays Ferry neighborhood has brightened an area struggling with poverty, addiction and gun violence.
Outreach ministry to migrant workers reaches from Vermont to Mexico
Acting on the Burlington Diocesan Synod, one Vermont parish set to provide pastoral ministry to the area's Catholic migrant farm workers, and help them raise money for families back home in Mexico.