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Holy hour with Sisters of Life
The Sisters of Life invite all to join them in eucharistic adoration on Nov. 16 as part of a monthly gathering for prayer and reflection.
Beloved pastor, Cardinal Dougherty teacher dies at 90
Father John Mulgrew, a native of Philadelphia, was ordained in 1956 and taught at Dougherty for 15 years where he influenced many students. He was also pastor of Holy Spirit Parish in South Philadelphia.
Survivor tells how to spot ‘red flags’ of human trafficking
Tammy McDonnell told of her harrowing experiences in modern-day slavery, right in the Philadelphia area, Nov. 6 at Cabrini University. She was joined in a discussion of how to combat the scourge.
Bolivian bishops say Morales’ resignation was not a coup
Bolivia's bishops called for calm after the country's president resigned suddenly in the face of swelling street protests over accusations of electoral fraud.
O’Malley: Vatican may ‘soon’ release details of McCarrick investigation
Boston's Cardinal Sean P. O'Malley told the bishops gathered in Baltimore the Vatican may publish what it knows about the ascent to power of now-disgraced former U.S. Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick by Christmas.
Bishops OK new edition of Program of Priestly Formation
UPDATED - The U.S. bishops Nov. 12 adopted the sixth edition of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' Program of Priestly Formation for U.S. dioceses and religious orders.
Fairbanks bishop hopes move will help priest shortage
Not many may notice the Diocese of Fairbanks, Alaska, is being removed from the list of missionary dioceses around the world dependent on the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples.
Kenyan bishops concerned Nairobi Summit will import foreign values
Although an international summit on health rights for women and girls is being held in their country, Kenyan bishops said they were concerned it was a ploy to introduce ideologies and practices seen as contrary to Africa cultures and their religious heritage.
In final presidential address, Cardinal DiNardo urges new beginning
In his final address as president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of Galveston-Houston told his fellow bishops that it has been "an honor to serve you, even in the difficult times."
Beautiful duet: Couple sings of half-century teaching music
Carol Brennan has been sharing the joy of music with students of St. Martin of Tours School -- whom she believes are better academically and socially for their exposure to music -- for 50 years, along with her husband John for 48.