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Famed Georgetown basketball coach John Thompson dies at 78
Born and raised a Catholic in Washington, Thompson went to Catholic schools and after a brief pro career he was an immensely successful coach at Georgetown, where he stood up for justice.
Neumann U extends 24/7 telehealth for students
Students of the Catholic university in Delaware County may access advice for physical ailments or mental health support whether they are on campus, at home or anywhere.
Parishes are hurting during COVID fallout, but help is here
The Parish Support Initiative by the Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia is joined by a new program to rebuild parish collections hit hard by the restrictions of the pandemic.
Laity called to share responsibility for church, say experts
Long-term cultural trends and COVID-19 are having major impacts on parish life, and a partnership between clergy and laity is needed to address the changes, said a seminary panel that included Archbishop Perez.
Pope Francis to take his post-pandemic pleas to global stage
When he addresses the U.N. Sept. 15, the pope will call for using the crisis as an way to rethink economic, political and environmental policies for the benefit of humanity and the earth.
Athletes hope Catholic League’s fall sports will play in spring
Local coaches and players expressed a mix of disappointment, understanding and hope that traditional fall sports might be played sometime during early 2021, all due to the pandemic.
Four-legged frontliner cheers vulnerable adults during COVID
Boogs, an emotional support animal, is bringing smiles to residents of Divine Providence Village, an archdiocesan care facility for women with intellectual disabilities.
Milwaukee archbishop prays for justice during visit to Wisconsin city
After a Mass Aug. 27 organized by the Catholic pastors in Kenosha, where people have been protesting the police shooting of a Black man Aug. 23, Archbishop Jerome Listecki toured the streets.
Dioceses in Hurricane Laura’s path report damage
After the storm made landfall with winds of 150 mph along the Texas-Louisiana border early on Aug. 27, bishops from the region began checking on parishes in its path.
Going solar, Virginia parishes, schools save money, offset carbon
Seven Catholic entities in the Richmond Diocese have integrated energy-saving tools that will offset 45,000 tons of greenhouse gases and reduce operating costs.