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Singer-songwriter’s concert at cathedral set for Oct. 18
Recording artist and speaker Dana Catherine will lead "A Night of Worship" Friday night from 7 to 9 p.m., which includes praise and eucharistic adoration, followed by a concert.
Renew commitment to peace in Syria, U.S. archbishop pleads to world
Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio of the U.S. Archdiocese for the Military Services, chairman of the U.S. bishops' Committee on International Justice and Peace, urged that countries choose "dialogue over confrontation" to resolve their differences.
Aid groups scramble to help people fleeing Syria
Humanitarian concerns are growing as the Turkish military incursion into northeastern Syria is forcing thousands to flee for safety in Iraq. A Syrian bishop said the U.S. "has betrayed the Kurdish people," and Turkey's goal "is ethnic cleansing."
Celibacy is a gift, not an obstacle, indigenous priest says
While indigenous cultures may have difficulty accepting the concept of celibacy, indigenous candidates for the priesthood are more than capable of understanding that it is a gift from God, said an indigenous priest from Brazil.
Pew poll shows ‘nones’ exceeding Catholics in U.S.
Those who profess no religious affiliation grew while the percentage of Catholics declined in the past 10 years, said a Pew Research Center survey. But 62% of Christians attending church twice a month do so at the same rate as 2009.
‘No religion’ rising among all ages; ‘enormous implications’ foreseen
Most of the religiously unaffiliated people in the U.S. are young, but a Fordham symposium said the trend encompasses all age groups. Panelists pointed to causes for the increase, and offered solutions.
North American indigenous support Amazonian indigenous at synod
As the Synod of Bishops for the Amazon heard pleas to defend the rights of the region's indigenous people and of the land they hold sacred, indigenous leaders from Canada and the United States came to Rome to support them.
Four N.Y. priests placed on leave; accused of abuse dating back decades
The New York Archdiocese has placed four of its priests -- three pastors and the director of priest personnel -- on administrative leave following an allegation of abuse with minors dating back several decades.
Gov. Cuomo pledges ‘full support’ for public statue of Mother Cabrini
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says the state will build a statue to St. Frances Cabrini, patron saint of immigrants. His announcement followed a decision by the She Built NYC commission to reject funding of a public statue of Mother Cabrini, as she is best known.
Catholic Charities Appeal needs help to meet fundraising goal
The annual fundraiser helps thousands of people of all backgrounds in the Philadelphia region with the necessities of life. But this year the appeal itself needs urgent help to close a $4 million gap toward its goal.