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Maryland seminarians talk up faith at West Chester U.

Two dozen Mount St. Mary's seminarians visited the university for three days to spread the Gospel, aided by Knights of Columbus. Although many students lose their faith in these years, most were willing to discuss it.

Wrestler’s near-fatal car crash revived his faith

Dan Beaudrie received last rites -- and then went on to capture the state title by committing his recovery and his life to Christ.

Faith is about worshipping God, not oneself, pope says on Epiphany

The Three Kings model a journey "from the greatest form of bondage: slavery to oneself," said Pope Francis during the Jan. 6 feast day Mass at St. Peter's Basilica.

After killing of Iranian general, cardinal fears for Iraqi innocents

Iraq's top Catholic prelate urged world leaders to avoid an escalation in violence and to spare his country "the unimaginable consequences" following a U.S. drone strike that killed Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani.

Pope prays for dialogue as tensions mount between U.S., Iran

Following the Jan. 3 U.S. drone attack that killed Iranian General Qassem Soleimani, Pope Francis urged both sides to exercise "self-control and avoid the shadow of enmity."

March for Life with the Philadelphia Knights of Columbus Chapter

The chapter will offer bus transportation to the annual pro-life gathering, which will take place on Jan. 24 in Washington, DC.

Second Sundays with the Culture Project

The Jan. 12 gathering, which will take place at both the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul and nearby Mace's Crossing, will offer a night of prayer and fun to young adults.

Get ready to run in the ‘19154 5K’

Hosted by St. Anselm Parish in Northeast Philadelphia, the Feb. 1 race (which includes a one-mile walk) offers a day of family and community fun on "Super Bowl Saturday."

Philadelphia Eagle Eye retreat offers winter renewal

The Brothers and Sisters of the Community of St. John will host the gathering, which will take place Jan. 31- Feb. 2, at the Mother Boniface Spirituality Center in Northeast Philadelphia.

Devon Prep hosting weeklong basketball tourney

Devon Preparatory School’s second annual Coaches vs. Cancer basketball tournament, featuring 27 games with numerous area schools, will tip off Saturday, Jan. 4 through Saturday, Jan. 11.