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New podcast series examines history of U.S. clergy sex abuse
Produced by The Catholic University of America, "Crisis" surveys the scandals and the church's response, with the ten episodes receiving "incredible support from bishops."
Laura’s wreckage too close and too familiar for Houston Catholics
The Category 4 storm shredded the region late last month, with 150 mph winds bringing catastrophic damage to an area previously battered by disasters such as Hurricane Katrina.
Pope Francis names three auxiliary bishops for Chicago Archdiocese
Archbishop Christophe Pierre, the Vatican nuncio to the U.S., announced the appointments of two archdiocesan priests and a Franciscan friar on Sept. 11.
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.