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Brooklyn bishop reflects on ‘attack that shook foundations of our society’
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio called the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001 "a reminder that the safety of our nation depends on the vigilance of our government and of every citizen."
Grade school students ready to read, thanks to the Prep
St. Joseph's Preparatory School recently donated backpacks with children's books to their neighbors at St. Peter the Apostle School, as part of a 20-year initiative to promote literacy.
Old St. Mary’s hosts remembrance of ‘Father of the American Navy’
The parish in Old City Philadelphia was the setting for the Sept. 13 Irish-themed annual commemoration of Commodore John Barry, the Catholic Revolutionary War naval hero and parishioner who is buried in the church cemetery.
South Phila. parish hosts take-out weekend
Freshly made kabobs, falafel, hummus and cookies from an ancient recipe are all on the Sept. 18-20 menu at St. Maron Maronite Catholic Church.
Catholic high school teachers OK new contract
The new two-year agreement with the Philadelphia Archdiocese calls for annual salary raises and no increase in medical benefit costs.
Catholic schools team up with agency to fight hunger
Students are helping archdiocesan Nutritional Development Services counter food insecurity through a peanut butter and jelly drive that's more needed than ever due to COVID.
Montco parish celebrates with weekend of family fun
Live swing jazz, an outdoor movie and plenty of refreshments will be on hand at an Sept. 11-13 feast hosted by St. Mary in Schwenksville, with face masks and social distancing in place.
Catholic social teaching has values the world needs, Dominican says
Individual rights are essential for human flourishing, but so is the broader common good, said Sister Helen Alford. Recent crises are the result of "too individualistic mindset," she said.
Oregon’s fire: Most churches safe, for now, offering shelter
While the foothills of Oregon's Cascade Mountains have been ablaze, most of the Catholic churches have not burned and many have offered shelter to thousands of evacuees.
USCCB urges Congress, White House to reach COVID-19 relief deal
A leader with the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has urged Congress and the White House to agree on the next COVID-19 relief package that meets the urgent needs of the nation.