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Archdiocese raising awareness of teen dating violence
An Aug. 18 webinar, co-sponsored by the Office for Youth and Child Protection, highlighted a growing issue many adults dismiss, and most teens don't report.
Bishop Bransfield repays diocese, publicly apologizes to W.Va. Catholics
Bishop Michael J. Bransfield repaid $441,000 in expenses he ran up as former head of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston. His letter of apology defended those transactions.
Local advocates back bill for early childhood development
Volunteers with Catholic Relief Services are working to pass the Global Child Thrive Act, which would provide hungry children with food for mind and soul, as well as body.
U.S. nun at Lebanese hospital recalls ‘mass of people … on stretchers’
U.S. Daughter of Charity Sister Ann Sauvé recalled horrific scenes in her suburban Beirut hospital emergency room when a massive explosion killed more than 170 people and wounded more than 6,000.
Notre Dame suspends in-person classes after coronavirus increase
The university is suspending its in-person classes for undergraduates for two weeks after a rise in COVID-19 cases, primarily seniors living off-campus.
Redemptorist priest with Phila. ties ordained bishop in Baltimore
Newly ordained Auxiliary Bishop Bruce Lewandowski, who formerly led Hispanic Catholic ministry in Philadelphia, sat in the chair used by Bishop John Neumann before he came to Philadelphia.
Storm in Iowa caused $4 billion in damages
The derecho storm that ravaged Iowa Aug. 10 caused a disaster in 16 counties, where from cities to farms, people still seek shelter, food, and power. The governor requested emergency federal aid.
FOCUS ministry coming to local parish, thanks to grant
The Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia has granted $74,000 to the Archdiocese of Philadelphia for a missionary to evangelize at St. Agnes Parish, Sellersville.
St. Charles Seminary welcomes 27 new men among 156 this year
A total of 74 seminarians are studying for the Philadelphia Archdiocese as the seminary observes health protocols and program modifications for in-person instruction.
Bucks County man among two to profess vows as Salesians
Brother John Castonguay, a member of St. Bede Parish in Holland, became a Salesian of Don Bosco at a Mass Aug. 15 and with another young brother will begin studies toward priestly ordination.