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Pope accepts resignation of Bishop Bevard of Virgin Islands
Bishop Herbert Bevard, 74, previously a priest of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, reportedly fell ill several weeks ago and sought treatment in North Carolina.
Catholic recovery group resumes in-person meetings
After months of COVID restrictions, Calix Society members gathered Sept. 15 for Mass and mutual encouragement at St. Gabriel's Parish in South Philadelphia.
Smiles behind face masks at drive-by parade in Delco
A joyous Sept. 16 gathering at Divine Providence Village in Springfield marked a rare in-person visit for medically fragile adults amid ongoing COVID concerns.
Spanish bishops denounce euthanasia bill
Euthanasia legislation is headed for the Spanish Senate and, if passed, it would be a defeat for human dignity, the Spanish bishops' conference said.
By the numbers: Statistics illustrate progress in tribunal reforms
Diocesan tribunals are making progress in implementing Pope Francis' reforms to make the marriage annulment process quicker, but it is taking longer to make the process less expensive.
Bishop Malesic points to the cross during Cleveland installation
"The cross is more than a decoration" said Bishop Edward Malesic. "In the cross, Jesus teaches us how to face our challenges with courage and hope. And, boy, do we have challenges these days."
Bishop Burbidge calls effective communication ‘integral’ to church
At a time when people are yearning for a message of hope, Bishop Michael Burbidge of Arlington wants the church to use and support all media to proclaim the good news of the Gospel.
Vandalism at El Paso cathedral destroys statue of Jesus
The attack in the Texas border city Sept. 15 destroyed a 90-year-old statue of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. A day earlier, a similar act took place in Utah.
Pastoral urges Catholics to draw closer to God, one another amid pandemic
Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller of San Antonio said that while "we wait and work" for this COVID-19 crisis to be over, it will not "just be an episode in history" but "a turning point that we embraced allowing God to heal and transform us."
Villa St. Joseph leader brings life of service to retired priests
Claudia Populaire, a native of Haiti, has worked in social service for years supporting young people and seniors, and volunteering in the church. She begins her new role as administrator of the priests' retirement home in Darby.