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Five Catholic grade schools in archdiocese get national honors
Five local Catholic grade schools -- Cardinal Foley Regional, Mary Mother of the Redeemer, St. Pius X, St. Thomas the Apostle and SS. Colman-John Neumann -- have been named National Blue Ribbon Schools.
Penn-Drexel Newman opens new Catholic ministry center
A ribbon cutting last weekend for the new facility serving Penn and Drexel students plus residents of University City led celebrations tied to Cardinal John Henry Newman, who will be named a saint Oct. 13.
Nuncio addresses violence against women, how economies affect human dignity
Filipino Archbishop Bernardito Auza called for the U.N. to uphold the dignity of women, and also to safeguard the "inherent dignity and inalienable rights" of the human person when dealing with financial issues before the U.N.
In death penalty discussion, U.S. bishops emphasize human dignity, mercy
The discussion took place on the World Day Against the Death Penalty and highlighted not only the consistency of church teaching against capital punishment but also what Catholics could do to learn more about what the Catholic Church has to say on this issue.
Holy Family Home to be rebuilt on same Southwest Phila. site
The Little Sisters of the Poor, caring for the elderly poor in the city for 150 years, have begun a project to replace their 1970s-era facility at a cost of up to $45 million -- entirely on donations.
More remains of aborted babies found in cars late abortion doctor owned
UPDATED - Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill released new details Oct. 9 about the discovery of additional fetal remains in Illinois that are believed to be linked with abortions performed in Indiana.
Caring for Friends touts awardees who aid the hungry
The Northeast Philadelphia organization formerly known as Aid for Friends will honor five community leaders working to end hunger and loneliness among the city's seniors and families.
Bishop highlights need for lay ministries in Amazon
Lay men and women involved in ministry have been fundamental in spreading the Gospel and furthering the Catholic Church's mission in the Amazon, a Brazilian bishop said.
Compensation plan for abuse victims opens in Colorado
An Independent Reconciliation and Reparations Program to compensate abuse survivors in the Denver, Colorado Springs and Pueblo dioceses began Oct. 7. An independent review of diocesan records continues.
Hispanic Heritage Mass reflects ‘different countries, one family’
Some 300 Spanish-speaking Catholics from 40 parishes and worship sites gathered for the annual liturgy. More than 20 lay faithful also received certificates in church ministry from the Hispanic Catholic Institute.