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Guards attacked at national shrine in D.C. in apparent domestic incident
The suspect allegedly used his car to hit a female security guard "with whom he was acquainted," trying to run her over. A second guard then confronted the assailant and was later stabbed multiple times while inside the crypt area in the lower part of the basilica.
Daleiden, colleague charged with nine counts of criminal eavesdropping
The charges stem from undercover investigative videos filmed in 2015 which showed Planned Parenthood officials discussing fees related to selling fetal tissue.
CUA an onsite, online repository for Archbishop Sheen’s archives
Some years ago, The Catholic University of America in Washington, using the most advanced technology it had available, digitized its archives on Archbishop Sheen, as well as maintaining them on the university campus.
Rome conference focuses on holistic approach to caring for elderly
Religions share an understanding of the importance of caring for people's physical, emotional and spiritual needs -- and this precious insight is especially needed in the field of palliative care, said Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia.
Catholics urged to pray novena for Archbishop Sheen’s beatification
A novena had been planned to prepare for and lead to Archbishop Sheen's scheduled beatification in Peoria Dec. 21. The beatification date was postponed, however, by the Vatican.
Everyday Heroes: How former Eagles GM founded Ronald McDonald houses
For Jim Murray, reaching the Super Bowl paled in comparison to what he calls his personal Super Bowl -- founding the first Ronald McDonald House for families of sick children in 1974.
Renaissance Noel
VoxAmaDeus presents its annual magical Renaissance Noel concert by the Vox Renaissance Consort, celebrating the glorious Renaissance Christmas music of Old Europe, with masterpieces for single and double chorus, solo voices, and period instruments.
Women considering politics get Ready to Run
The organization that provides non-partisan political training to encourage women to run for government leadership positions. will host a day-long program in Philadelphia on Feb. 8.
Carols by Candlelight with Sts. Agatha and James
Please join St Agatha and James and students of the Penn Newman Center as a community to celebrate Christmas in the Christian tradition.
Youth Christmas Concert 2019
Join us for an Advent and Christmas concert by youth of our diocese.