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In midst of pandemic, CRS helps East African nations hit by floods
Some 1.3 million Africans in five countries have been affected by floods that have destroyed homes, fields and bridges. CRS is helping to build flood-resistant housing and provide aid.
Buffalo initiative will assess diocesan resources, ‘bring about renewal’
Among the "urgent priorities" of the diocese is to make decisions about the long-term viability of parishes and schools, and programs carried out at the diocesan level.
Congress urged to make the poor a priority for next stimulus
Congress needs to remember the needs of "people on the margins" when considering new pandemic economic relief packages, said the top U.S. bishop for domestic policy.
Italian founder of ecumenical community told to leave
The Vatican has ordered Enzo Bianchi, the 77-year-old founder of the ecumenical Monastery of Bose, to leave the community following an apostolic visitation to clarify leadership within the group.
Live or livestream? Italians debate online Mass when faithful can attend
After a 10-week ban, Masses with the faithful were allowed again with a limited number of faithful. Leaders are still debating whether to continue online Masses as well.
Minnesota archbishop calls for justice in death of George Floyd
Archbishop Bernard Hebda of St. Paul and Minneapolis called for "a full investigation" after a video showed a white officer kneeling on the neck of a black suspect, who died.
La Salle High toasts 263 grads, sets online ceremony
The Catholic school in Wyndmoor will welcome the Class of 2020 as alumni in a livestreamed program Saturday, May 30 with student and guest speakers.
The youth from Nigeria will be a priest for Philadelphia
When Kevin Okafor is ordained a priest by Archbishop Nelson Perez on June 20, it will be the end of an almost three-decade journey from a farming village to lay mission work to St. Charles Seminary.
Parishioners look forward to public Masses with joy, anxiety
CatholicPhilly.com spoke with dozens of local Catholics in city and suburbs, and heard voices of eager anticipation of the return of public Masses June 6-7, along with apprehension for its effects on health.
Paoli parish’s volunteers put in hard work to feed the needy
St. Norbert Parish's Food Procurement Program has tripled the number of families it supports through weekly distribution of food at the church, thanks to team of creative parishioners.