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St. Joseph Sister Rose Amata O’Donnell dies at 96
The Philadelphia native and Little Flower High School grad entered the Sisters of St. Joseph, Chestnut Hill, in 1942 and ministered primarily in the Philadelphia region.
Sister Anne Bernadette La Hart, S.S.J., dies at 87
The sister of the late Msgr. Richard LaHart and two other siblings from West Philadelphia ministered for 68 years in the Philadelphia, Baltimore and Trenton dioceses.
West Philly native Sister Mary Jane Darrah dies at 82
The Sister of St. Joseph reflected her upbringing in her former religious name, Sister Mary of the Good Shepherd -- she was a grad of Good Shepherd School and West Catholic High before entering the convent in 1956.
Regina Angelorum Academy Valentine’s Day Couple Dinner
Please join the community at Regina Angelorum Academy on Saturday, February 8th for a fun, romantic evening of cocktails, live music, dinner, and a beautiful presentation.
Catholic leaders say Congo risks being broken apart by violence
Despite a new president, the African nation remains torn by conflict after two decades of war, with clerics lamenting a "traumatized and morally enfeebled population" that has been "bruised by atrocities."
German bishop dampens hopes of shared Communion
Bishop Gerhard Feige said a recent proposal by German theologians for Catholics and Protestants to reciprocally participate in the sacrament could fuel unrealistic expectations ahead of a major 2021 ecumenical conference.
CNN settles lawsuit with Covington Catholic student from viral video
The network reached an undisclosed agreement Jan. 7 with Nick Sandmann, a Kentucky teen who sued the cable news outlet for defamation over its coverage of an incident that occurred after last year's March for Life.
Pope sets Jan. 26 as special day to study, share the Bible
The newly established "Sunday of the Word of God" has officially been dedicated to sacred Scripture because "we urgently need to grow in our knowledge and love of the Scriptures," Pope Francis said.
New Year may bring new opportunities for women at Vatican
Pope Francis opened 2020 with a strong call to acknowledge the dignity of women, end violence against them and stop the exploitation of women's bodies. Observers look for expanded church roles for women this year.
Amid threat of war, world must not give up hope, pope tells diplomats
During a Jan. 9 meeting with ambassadors from various nations, Pope Francis stressed that "evil, suffering and death will not have the last word," and that "even the most complex questions" can be faced and resolved.