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Sister Anita Daniel, S.S.J., dies at 82
Formerly Elizabeth Christine McLaughlin, she attended St. Edmond School and John W. Hallahan Catholic Girls’ High School before entering the Sisters of St. Joseph in 1955, serving all of her ministry in the Philadelphia Archdiocese.
Sister Margaret Gavaghan, S.S.J., dies at 81
The former Sister Ann Joachim, a graduate of Ascension School and Little Flower High School in Philadelphia, was a Sister of St. Joseph for 62 years serving in four dioceses in the region.
Prayer vigil pushes for peaceful solution in Iran crisis
A Jan. 6 interfaith gathering outside of the White House, organized by Faith in Public Life, was one of several held throughout the U.S. to protest U.S. aggression toward Iran.
Former Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick dies at 56
The Levittown resident and Queen of the Universe parishioner, who is remembered for his integrity and dignity, died Jan. 6 of cancer. A viewing will be held Jan. 9, and the funeral Mass celebrated Jan. 10.
As violence escalates in Myanmar, bishop calls for dialogue
Bishop Alexander Pyone Cho of the Pyay Diocese said that ongoing fighting between the nation's military and armed ethnic militia has largely impacted civilian lives, with no end in sight.
Social justice speaker to discuss ‘promoting a church and world for all’
Sister of St. Joseph Carol Zinn will be featured at a Jan. 11 gathering of the Catholic Coalition for Migrants and Refugees, at which attendees can learn more about grassroots efforts to address human rights issues such as poverty, conflict and immigration.
Experience God’s presence through dance, guided prayer
The Fiat Catholic Ladies Dance Movement will offer a session led by movement therapist Renee Kurz on Feb. 2 at the Stotesbury Mansion in Philadelphia, sponsored by the Catholic Philopatrian Literary Institute and Accendi Solutions.
St. Christopher Parish presents Christmas concert encore
The Jan. 11 performance, which will take place after that evening's vigil Mass, offers one last chance to hear the hits of the season before the year moves on.
St. Mary Interparochial School to host soirée benefit
The Jan. 30 event will support improvements of the school buildings while honoring Joann Sullivan with the Legacy Leader Award and the Global Philadelphia Association with a Partner in Education Award.
China targets unregistered Catholic, Protestant churches
The Chinese government will bring about new regulations covering 41 religion-related topics Feb. 1, among them requiring churches to further spread the Communist party's principles.