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Sister Frances Marie Devinney, longtime teacher, dies at 83
The Sister, Servant of the Immaculate Heart of Mary taught Catholic elementary school students in grades five through eight for 36 years.
Pope ‘saddened’ by Turkish ruling to turn Hagia Sophia into mosque
The world's largest cathedral at its dedication in 537, Hagia Sophia served as a mosque since from the 1453 Ottoman conquest until 1935, when it became a museum.
Fire ravages historic California mission, but community vows to rebuild
Mission San Gabriel, described as "the spiritual heart of the church in Los Angeles," was damaged in a fire July 11. Many of its artworks had been removed prior to renovation.
Archbishop learns what’s on minds of Chester County young adults
Meeting with young adults was on Archbishop Nelson Perez's agenda in February, but then the coronavirus hit. The gathering with prayer and conversation took place July 8 at St. Agnes, West Chester.
Loans keep ministries going during national emergency
A key U.S. Catholic bishop defended the church's reception of federal emergency funds assisting Catholic dioceses, which was strongly criticized by the AP.
Catholic police chief helped Camden disband its force, reduce crime
Amid nationwide calls for a defunding of police, Scott Thomson seven years ago helped disband the Camden, N.J. police department, bearing positive results today.
With new claims against composer, archdiocese restricts concerts
The Minneapolis Archdiocese restricted events by Catholic hymn composer David Haas over allegations of inappropriate conduct with young women in the 1980s.
Survey of bishops reveals how pandemic has shaken diocesan, parish life
From finances to sacramental life to social outreach to worker morale, the effects of the coronavirus pandemic are widespread, but the long-term effects are unknown.
July 16 virtual pilgrimage to Lourdes to affirm prayer against COVID-19
The 15-hour virtual event will honor those who have wished to visit the site of the 1858 apparitions of Mary "in a great affirmation of the power of prayer."
Young adults seeking leadership roles in church
Panelists on a National Black Catholic Congress webinar felt the church often undervalues the perspectives of young adults while catering to the older generation.