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Hong Kong bishop urges independent inquiry into student’s death

Auxiliary Bishop Joseph Ha Chi-shing of Hong Kong made his call during a prayer meeting to mourn Chow Tsz-lok, who died Nov. 8 after a suspicious fall at a protest venue.

Wayne-based executive named to national Catholic council

Daniel Cellucci, CEO of the Catholic Leadership Institute which trains leaders among bishops, clergy and laity around the country, has been named to a mostly lay-led advisory council to the U.S. bishops.

Bishop Barron urges bishops to help bring people back to the church

Auxiliary Bishop Robert E. Barron of Los Angeles did not just bemoan the fact many young people are leaving the Catholic Church. He said church leaders need to make it a priority to bring them back.

The Shroud Of Turin And The Tilma Of Our Lady Of Guadalupe: Two Miraculous Images

Power Point Presentation By Massimo Paris, Shroud Of Turin And Our Lady Of Guadalupe Researcher And Lecturer. A Life-size Replica Of The Shroud Of Turin And Of The Tilma With The Image Of Our Lady Of Guadalupe Will Be Displayed. There Is No Entrance Fee; A Basket Will Be Available For Those Who May Wish To Make A Free Will Donation.

Our Lady of Guadalupe, Her Message and Tilma of Saint Juan Diego

Power point presentation. A life-size replica of the tilma with the image of our lady of guadalupe will be displayed. There is no entrance fee; a basket will be available for those who may wish to make a freewill donation.

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.