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Minn. rep’s loss shrinks number of pro-life Democrats in House
The Election Day defeat of Rep. Collin Peterson, D-Minnesota, not only means fewer pro-life members of Congress, but also points to divisions among Republican and Democratic pro-lifers.
Food pantry fights hunger with fresh new music video
Patrick Walsh and Eli Wenger of Martha's Choice Marketplace, an archdiocesan cupboard, have set their mission to melody -- and you're invited to sing along.
Immaculata launches online doctoral education program
Beginning in the spring, students enrolling in the program for teachers and administrators who hold a master’s degree and work in Catholic schools are eligible for a 25% tuition discount.
Neumann U named Catholic College of Distinction
The Colleges of Distinction 2020-21 guide for college-bound students has recognized the Franciscan-run university, which has introduced a $3,000 grant for Catholic high school graduates.
Knights of Columbus offering free online membership
In honor of the beatification of Father Michael J. McGivney, the Knights are reaching out to all Catholic men to join the fraternal organization and take up the challenges of today's world.
In Turkey, parishioners safe, but iconic cathedral damaged after quake
The magnitude 7 quake that hit Izmir, Turkey Oct. 30 killed 115 and injured more than a thousand people. St. John Cathedral is considered the most important Catholic place of worship in Turkey's Asia Minor.
Vatican approval necessary for diocesan religious orders, pope says
Bishops who want to establish a religious order must first obtain the written permission of the Holy See, Pope Francis said, announcing a change in canon law.
At 125 years, St. Monica remains ‘cornerstone’ parish of South Philly
Archbishop Nelson Pérez celebrated the parish's 125th anniversary Mass on Nov. 1, encouraging parishioners to continue leading a life of holiness and always to draw near to the altar.
Supreme Court looks for compromise in Catholic foster care case
In the case to decide whether the Philadelphia Archdiocese could continue to provide foster care in the city, justices Kavanaugh and Sotomayor sought a middle ground. "We need to find a balance that also respects religious beliefs," Kavanaugh said.
Hundreds of faithful join in prayer for Election Day
As the nation headed to the polls, parishes throughout the Philadelphia Archdiocese offered holy hours, Masses and rosaries, with participants stressing the need for peace and unity at a turbulent time.