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Explore calling to be permanent deacon Sept. 30 in webinar
An information night titled “Are You Called to be a Permanent Deacon?” will take place via Zoom on Wednesday, Sept. 30 at 7 p.m. featuring discussions with deacons and a Q&A.
Ray Didinger to join Cardinal Foley Symposium Oct. 1
The legendary Philadelphia sports journalist will be the guest speaker and award recipient at the symposium. All are invited to participate via livestream video with Q & A.
Cardinal Becciu resigns as prefect, renounces rights as cardinal
UPDATED -- In a move apparently related to Vatican financial scandals, a Sept. 24 Vatican announcement said the head of the Congregation for Saints' Causes had stepped down.
Four schools in archdiocese receive National Blue Ribbon honor
Mother of Providence Regional in Wallingford, St. Katharine of Siena in Wayne, St. Patrick in Malvern and Waldron Mercy Academy were among only 50 non-public schools of 367 U.S. schools honored this year.
Women religious want sisters’ voices heard in post-pandemic planning
The International Union Superiors General launched its #YouAreMySister campaign Sept. 24, highlighting how "sisters are uniquely placed to help address the most pressing issues in poor communities" made vulnerable by COVID.
Bishops hail new declaration eliminating state religion in Sudan
The African nation's decision will enable people to "worship and practice their various religious beliefs without fear," said the general secretary of the Sudanese bishops' conference.
EU plan to manage migration falls short of needs, Caritas group says
The pact on asylum and migration, unveiled in Brussels Sept. 23, focuses more on deterrence and preventing migration, said the Catholic Church's official relief agency.
Iraqi archbishop who saved ancient manuscripts nominated for EU prize
Chaldean Archbishop Najib Mikhael Moussa of Mosul, who safeguarded more than 800 texts from Islamic State militants, was nominated Sept. 17 for the 2020 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought.
Congress urged to cover immigrant, refugee families in any stimulus bill
The pandemic's front-line essential workers include many migrants and refugees, said Washington Auxiliary Bishop Mario E. Dorsonville during a Sept. 23 House subcommittee hearing.
Hong Kong cardinal urges unity, trust in God during social turmoil
Amid unrest and divisions, even within the Catholic community, faithful should follow what Jesus taught in the beatitudes, said Cardinal John Tong Hon in a Sept. 21 pastoral letter.