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Former Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick dies at 56
The Levittown resident and Queen of the Universe parishioner, who is remembered for his integrity and dignity, died Jan. 6 of cancer. A viewing will be held Jan. 9, and the funeral Mass celebrated Jan. 10.
As violence escalates in Myanmar, bishop calls for dialogue
Bishop Alexander Pyone Cho of the Pyay Diocese said that ongoing fighting between the nation's military and armed ethnic militia has largely impacted civilian lives, with no end in sight.
Social justice speaker to discuss ‘promoting a church and world for all’
Sister of St. Joseph Carol Zinn will be featured at a Jan. 11 gathering of the Catholic Coalition for Migrants and Refugees, at which attendees can learn more about grassroots efforts to address human rights issues such as poverty, conflict and immigration.
Experience God’s presence through dance, guided prayer
The Fiat Catholic Ladies Dance Movement will offer a session led by movement therapist Renee Kurz on Feb. 2 at the Stotesbury Mansion in Philadelphia, sponsored by the Catholic Philopatrian Literary Institute and Accendi Solutions.
St. Christopher Parish presents Christmas concert encore
The Jan. 11 performance, which will take place after that evening's vigil Mass, offers one last chance to hear the hits of the season before the year moves on.
St. Mary Interparochial School to host soirée benefit
The Jan. 30 event will support improvements of the school buildings while honoring Joann Sullivan with the Legacy Leader Award and the Global Philadelphia Association with a Partner in Education Award.
China targets unregistered Catholic, Protestant churches
The Chinese government will bring about new regulations covering 41 religion-related topics Feb. 1, among them requiring churches to further spread the Communist party's principles.
Earthquakes rattle Puerto Rico, destroy church
At least one person has died and one Catholic Church has been ruined after multiple quakes, one of which reached 6.4 in magnitude on Jan. 7.
Migrants benefit from Mercy Sisters’ ministry of presence
Throughout the United States, women religious assist those who have fled systemic conflict, poverty and prejudice to build a new life in freedom and peace.
‘No end in sight to the horror’: Australian bishops respond to fires
The president of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference said the bishops have implemented a national response to months of wildfires, which have killed at least 24 and destroyed more than 12 million acres.