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Families receive ‘financial formation’ for home ownership
A recent workshop sponsored by archdiocesan Catholic Social Services, St. Charles Borromeo Parish in Bensalem and BB&T helped participants to "bank on success."
Father John Farry, who led St. Leo Parish, dies at 79
The pastor emeritus of the former parish in Philadelphia's Tacony section, Father Farry is remembered for his ability to make people laugh, for his generosity and for his love of the priesthood.
Mexican women strike for end of violence, indignities
Tens of thousands of women protested and millions more participated in a national strike March 8-9 to oppose the murder of women and girls, workplace harassment, insecurity, public groping -- and Mexico's machismo culture.
Sodalitium movement should be ‘dissolved,’ cardinal says
Sodalitium Christianae Vitae and any other religious movement mired in sexual abuse should be disbanded, said a Peruvian cardinal. Its founder and other officials are accused of abuse and financial irregularities.
Vatican closes St. Peter’s Square, Basilica to tourists
St. Peter's Basilica has turned silent as the Vatican closed sites to tourists from March 10 through at least April 3 to help stop the spread of the coronavirus among large groups of people.
Pope urges priests to tend to sick during epidemic
Pope Francis prayed that priests would find the courage to visit those who are sick and aid health care professionals during the coronavirus epidemic while also keeping themselves and others safe.
Catholic doctors offer online coronavirus care
A Catholic virtual health website with more than 40 medical professionals, MyCatholicDoctor, offers initial screenings and health tips in response to the virus and the disease it causes, COVID-19.
Catholic colleges cancel public classes amid virus threat
Catholic universities joined more than 40 U.S. colleges and universities that canceled in-person classes and began offering them online to "reduce potential pathways" for the spread of the coronavirus.
RESCHEDULED – Special education schools get their Irish on to raise funds
Archbishop Ryan School for the Deaf and St. Lucy School for Children with Visual Impairments will host "Irish Day" on March 21, with one of their own graduates as DJ (and plenty of Irish potatoes).
Boot drive helps homeless men walk down all of life’s streets
St. John’s Hospice, an archdiocesan ministry that serves men experiencing homelessness, is holding its annual drive to collect new boots. On the streets, poor foot health leads to bigger problems.