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Court says N.Y. limits on houses of worship restrict religious freedom
In a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court lifted the pandemic restrictions on congregation sizes at houses of worship imposed by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, siding with the Diocese of Brooklyn and two Jewish synagogues.
One classy sisterhood: St. Hubert’s girls show love for Hallahan players
At the finale of the girls' soccer season, St. Hubert's players gave roses and wore the colors of their opponents from John W. Hallahan, which is set to close, in a gesture that moved everyone.
South Philly seniors enjoy early Thanksgiving
Residents of St. John Neumann Place I and II, two of several archdiocesan senior housing complexes, kicked off the holiday Nov. 23 with turkey and all the trimmings.
Agency working overtime to feed hungry during second wave of COVID
The resurging pandemic has "wreaked havoc" on efforts to counter record levels of food insecurity, said staff from archdiocesan Nutritional Development Services, making donations more vital than ever.
Groups that take their own ‘path’ lack Holy Spirit, pope says
Pope Francis said he was dismayed by Catholic communities that work to improve church life but do so without prayer, the Eucharist and unity with the church, instead becoming "a nice club."
Advent during pandemic can be time to draw closer to Jesus
The global pandemic and new limits on daily activities present a special time for a renewal of faith and a deeper appreciation for Jesus in daily life, bishops across the country said in Advent messages.
Food banks do their best to help families have a hearty Thanksgiving meal
Catholic Charities in a New Jersey diocese has partnered with a foodbank to assist the 500% surge of people seeking food assistance in the weeks leading to Thanksgiving.
Catholics see plenty to be grateful for on Thanksgiving even amid pandemic
Like much of 2020, the pandemic is bringing uncertainty and even grief to Thanksgiving social gatherings. Some Catholics are simplifying family traditions as they count their blessings.
Vatican says bishop ordained in China is in communion with pope
A 58-year-old bishop was named and ordained within the framework of the provisional agreement between China and the Holy See regarding the appointment of bishops.
Lawsuit says Buffalo Diocese, bishops covered up failures on abuse
New York State's attorney general sued the diocese and three former bishops Nov. 23 alleging a decades-long cover-up of how the diocese failed to deal with priests accused of alleged sexual abuse.