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Catholics pledge to have Masses said in support of Sheen beatification
Organizers of the effort hope to have "a million" Masses celebrated Dec. 9, the 40th anniversary of the prelate's death.
Advocates for poor expect new SNAP rule will boost hunger nationwide
The U.S. Department of Agriculture rule that affects able-bodied adults without dependents does not take into consideration regional differences in the economy, the lack of state job training programs and the real-life circumstances of people struggling to make ends meet.
Christmas tree’s red lights, bows call attention to Christian persecution
This year the Diocese of Brooklyn's Christmas tree was bedecked with 17,000 red lights and 2,500 red bows to draw attention to the ongoing persecution and martyrdom of Christians around the world.
Santa makes lunch stop in NE Philly
The Claus couple delighted some 30 clients of archdiocesan Catholic Social Services with a Dec. 6 appearance at a Christmas party for busy parents and their kids.
Cleveland priest charged with possessing child pornography
Father Robert McWilliams, 39, was being held on $100,000 bond in Cuyahoga County Jail Dec. 6, a day after he was taken into custody at St. Joseph Parish in Strongsville.
From humble means, Fitzpatrick honored as leading banker
Daniel K. Fitzpatrick, president of Citizens Bank Mid-Atlantic region and originally from Northeast Philadelphia, joined distinguished company Nov. 22 when he received the Barry Award by the American Catholic Historical Society.
300 women share true meaning of Advent at St. Elizabeth Parish
The parish in Chester Springs hosted the "Advent by Candlelight" event Wednesday evening, Dec. 4 for women to socialize, reflect on two talks and pray together before the Christmas rush begins.
Australian government revising religious discrimination legislation
The Australian government has decided to revisit its religious discrimination legislation after key religious groups -- including the Archdiocese of Sydney -- said they would withdraw their support.
Bishops take new actions to hold themselves accountable for abuse in 2019
The clergy sexual abuse crisis continued to command a large amount of attention and action from the U.S. bishops throughout 2019.
St. Charles Seminary hosts Ukrainian-rite liturgy
Metropolitan Archbishop Borys Gudziak celebrated an elaborate Divine Liturgy Nov. 20 in St. Martin's Chapel. The head of Byzantine Ukrainian Catholics in the region urged seminarians to "serve where the need is greatest."