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Navy reverses decision to cancel priests’ contracts
The commander of naval bases near San Diego had earlier canceled funding for priests serving personnel and their families, but retained Protestant chaplains at the bases.
Federal bill hopes to decrease veterans’ suicide rate
Legislation in Congress intends to direct more money to local initiatives to stop an "epidemic" of suicide by veterans, of whom 20 to 22 on average commit suicide each day.
Wisconsin bishop says ‘both sides’ urge response to priest’s ‘divisive’ video
The bishop of La Crosse, Wisconsin, said he has privately begun to correct a pastor who in a video says Catholics who are Democrats must "repent" of their support for the party or "face the fires of hell."
Archbishop welcomes West Catholic students back to school
Juniors and seniors returning to class Sept. 9 were greeted with fist bumps and a blessing from Archbishop Nelson Pérez, who stressed gratitude and hope amid ongoing COVID challenges.
Father Albert Santorsola, pastor of Delco parish, dies at 63
The South Philadelphia native served at several parishes and taught for years in Catholic high schools before leading St. Rose of Lima Parish, Eddystone in 2018.
Deacon Edward Hanley of St. Timothy Parish dies at 73
A retired SEPTA employee who was ordained a permanent deacon in 2006, Deacon Hanley served his Northeast Philadelphia parish by visiting the sick, teaching and writing on scripture.
Funeral rites set for Father Anthony Orth, pastor in Norwood
Ordained in 1975, Father Orth led St. Gabriel Parish in Delaware County and is well known for his volunteer ministry to the homeless and needy of Chester. The funeral Mass will be livestreamed.
Ministry asks faithful to step up for addiction recovery
Mercy Hospice, which supports women overcoming substance abuse, will join area outreaches for a virtual version of an annual walk celebrating sobriety.
A month after tragedy, South Phila. parish prays for Lebanon’s future
Faithful gathered at St. Maron Maronite Catholic Church to honor the victims of a deadly Aug. 4 explosion in Beirut, as part of a universal day of prayer declared by Pope Francis.
Indian Catholics bid farewell to priest after annual Mass
Father Renny Kattel, co-chairman of Indian American Catholic Association, heard a prayerful send off by the group's leaders before leaving Philadelphia for a church in Dallas.