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Iraqis hope attacks, tensions by U.S., Iran will ease
The main concern of Iraqis, regardless of religion, is that foreign troops stop using their shattered homeland as a battlefield to settle scores. Baghdad demonstrators urge Americans and Iranians to "let us live in peace."
USCCB president urges world leaders to seek dialogue, peace
Hours after Iran launched missiles at two Iraqi bases Jan. 8, Archbishop Jose Gomez prayed "that Jesus Christ might strengthen the peacemakers, comfort the suffering and protect the innocent."
Local faithful with loved ones in Puerto Rico call for prayers
While a series of earthquakes that began on Dec. 28 continue to rock the island, area Catholics are relying on faith to assist family and friends still struggling to rebuild after 2017's Hurricane Maria.
For Deaf Catholics, new videos teach richness of faith
Most in the Deaf Community in the U.S. are unchurched, but Ascension Press with Father Sean Loomis are changing that with inclusive, instructive materials that point to the face of God, not his voice.
WWJB – What Would Jesus Brew
A great fun night of craft beer. $20.00 reserves your spot for an evening with 5 craft beers to taste along with a brew master who shows us how beer is made and how to properly taste and pair your beer.
Centennial Celebration of John Cardinal O’Connor
Join the Sisters of Life as they celebrate the 100th Birthday of their founder, John Cardinal O'Connor. Cardinal O'Connor was originally from Philadelphia and he was a staunch defender of life from womb to tomb.
Health care minister, Franciscan Sister Joan Tobin dies
The former Sister Joseph Christi, 85, was a member of the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia for 52 years. She served in health care as a nurse, family counselor and chaplain.
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.