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Before new ministries, church must eradicate clericalism, bishop says
The way to rid the Catholic Church of clericalism is by giving laywomen a greater role in making decisions, a Bolivian bishop said.
Bolivian bishops urge transparency amid signs of electoral fraud
The vote count was suspended for nearly 24 hours after polls closed and then reopened suddenly to quickly give incumbent President Evo Morales an even larger advantage -- and nearly enough to claim an outright victory and avoid a runoff election.
Church faces conflicts with help of Holy Spirit, pope says at audience
The church resolves conflicts and discerns God's will by patiently listening, discussing and deciding under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, Pope Francis said.
Vatican confirms election of Msgr. Peter Vaccari to be president of CNEWA
Msgr. Peter Vaccari, currently rector of St. Joseph's Seminary in Dunwoodie, New York, has been elected to succeed Msgr. John E. Kozar as president of the Catholic Near East Welfare Association/Pontifical Mission for Palestine.
The more Cavins teaches about Bible, the more he learns ‘how to teach it’
Jeff Cavins' approach to teaching the bible mixes easy humor, low-key cultural references and comforting Minnesota-accented banter as he promotes The Great Adventure Catholic Bible.
Bankruptcy judge OKs settlement between Duluth Diocese, abuse survivors
Announced at a news conference in Duluth, the decision gives final approval to a joint agreement reached earlier this year and ends a nearly four-year bankruptcy process for the diocese.
Franciscan Sister Marie John Holland dies at 91
The former Marion Rita Holland was a professed member of the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia for 67 years, serving at Hallahan High School for the past 20 years.
Sister Anna Fitzpatrick dies at 97, was nun for 77 years
The former Mary Margaret Fitzpatrick entered the Sisters of St. Joseph in 1942 and ministered in the archdioceses of Philadelphia and Newark, and the Diocese of Allentown.
Sister of St. Joseph Helen Cantwell dies at age 87
Born Joan Frances Cantwell in Manayunk and graduating from St. John the Baptist School and Little Flower High School, she entered religious life in 1950 and ministered for 69 years.
Sister Patricia Ann Berger, I.H.M., dies at 81
The native of Mount Carmel, Pa. enter the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary in 1955, taking the religious name Sister Mary Philomena. In recent years she served at St. Pius X School, Broomall.