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Sister Helen Schwarz, Catholic schools leader, dies at 92
The Sister of the Holy Child Jesus was a West Philadelphia native who taught mostly on the West Coast. She led secondary schools for the Los Angeles Archdiocese for 18 years.
MLB’s first woman coach a ‘go-getter’ at Jesuit university
Another barrier in the sports world was broken July 20 when Alyssa Nakken coached first base on manager Gabe Kapler's staff of the San Francisco Giants.
Hunger high on list of battles that aid agency CRS faces amid pandemic
For Catholic Relief Services, it's a race against the clock as around the world, hundreds of millions faced food shortages even before COVID-19, which makes the problem worse.
Fauci calls COVID-19 a ‘historic’ pandemic like 1918’s flu
CDC head Dr. Anthony Fauci noted the resurgence of infections in the southern U.S. and record cases among the young, "which strongly suggests a link (with) attempting to reopen."
Father James Blount to speak at SS. Simon and Jude Parish
The renowned spiritual director will deliver his healing message at the parish in West Chester on Tuesday evening, July 28, leading a rosary and Mass with his talk.
Archbishop Perez to celebrate pro-life Mass, lead prayer vigil
The July 25 liturgy will take place at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul, followed by an ecumenical prayer vigil at Planned Parenthood's Center City location.
Chaplain says Washington Nationals’ World Series run is ‘story of faith’
In a recent talk, Msgr. Stephen Rossetti shared how the team's 2019 pennant reflected "a special spiritual grace" that inspired hope.
German abbess faces possible landmark trial on church asylum
Benedictine Mother Mechthild Thurmer said she "acted out of Christian spirit" to house female refugees and refused to pay a fine.
U.S. surgeon general says preventing spread of virus must be top priority
During a July 23 visit to a Catholic-run outreach in Miami, Dr. Jerome Adams said that recent COVID spikes were down to crowds, lack of face masks, and young "silent spreaders."
Hard work, prayer can lead church to overcome racism, Bishop Fabre says
In a July 23 interview, Bishop Shelton J. Fabre of Houma-Thibodaux, Louisiana admitted the task is difficult, but essential to Christ's challenge to love one another.