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Catholic Scout councils not affected by bankruptcy case, chairman says

Units sponsored by Catholic parishes will not be affected by the Boy Scouts of America's Feb. 18 bankruptcy filing, part of an effort to compensate victims named in hundreds of sex-abuse lawsuits.

Deaf survivors call on Pope, Vatican to release documents on abusers

After meeting with U.N. officials, three former students at a school for the deaf in Argentina spoke in Rome Feb. 20 to demand information on priests who molested them and others.

Philippine bishops release additional guidelines to fight coronavirus

Faithful are being asked to avoid holding hands in prayer and kissing the cross in veneration as part of an effort to stem the outbreak, which has infected some 75,000 worldwide.

Administrator elected to oversee Diocese of Cleveland

Father Donald P. Oleksiak was named by the diocese's college of consultors following the appointment of Archbishop Nelson J. Perez as the new leader of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.

Singing at installation a ‘special moment’ for Delaware gospel choir

Members of the Wilmington Diocese Gospel Choir added their voices to a historic Feb. 18 liturgy marking the appointment of Archbishop Nelson Perez to the Philadelphia archdiocese.

Journey of a Celtic Heart

During this weekend retreat, Carmel Boyle invites us to pray with Celtic themes through songs and reflection.

Seventh Annual Cassock Classic Ultimate Tournament

The Seminarians invite young adult groups and college/university ministries to participate in a one-day Ultimate Frisbee Tournament.

A Closer Look At Mary, The Mother Of The Lord

Father Joseph Serano will share some suggestions on why Catholics (and many Protestants) not only have devotion to Mary as the Mother of the Lord but also insist that she is key to grasping the Gospel call to discipleship.

Phyllis Martin Day for Peace & Justice

For the 10th and final “Phyllis Martin Day for Peace and Justice”, we will trace the inspiration for and early days of BETHESDA PROJECT

Choosing to Love the World: Thomas Merton & Mary Oliver as Mentors for Entering the School of Our Lives

We will learn a Merton way of praying by making an index of our life’s autobiographies. We will reflect on Merton’s question: “Who can tell how much we owe to those who have loved us?”