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Gov. Cuomo pledges ‘full support’ for public statue of Mother Cabrini
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says the state will build a statue to St. Frances Cabrini, patron saint of immigrants. His announcement followed a decision by the She Built NYC commission to reject funding of a public statue of Mother Cabrini, as she is best known.
Catholic Charities Appeal needs help to meet fundraising goal
The annual fundraiser helps thousands of people of all backgrounds in the Philadelphia region with the necessities of life. But this year the appeal itself needs urgent help to close a $4 million gap toward its goal.
Lectors’ workshop to be led by Father Dennis Gill
The workshop at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa, Doylestown will take place Oct. 24 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Chapel of Our Lady of Czestochowa.
Roman Catholic, Archbishop Carroll set new Thanksgiving football game
The two teams not only will meet Thanksgiving morning for a 10 a.m. game in Conshohocken, they will also share breakfast three days prior, beginning a new tradition of football and fraternity.
Year of focus on missions wraps with events this Sunday
The Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul in Philadelphia will host special activities Oct. 20 marking World Mission Sunday and the cap on a special month and year recognizing the church's global missionary work.
Inadequate formation a factor in lack of vocations, bishops say at synod
Existing formation programs are not preparing priests and other pastoral workers to be leaders in a church with an Amazonian and indigenous face, according to bishops participating in the synod for the Amazon.
Vatican congregation says claim against Texas bishop ‘manifestly unfounded’
A Vatican congregation said an allegation of abuse made against Auxiliary Bishop George A. Sheltz of Galveston-Houston "is manifestly unfounded" and he has returned to public ministry.
Pope criticizes cruelty of world marked by hunger, obesity, food waste
Resolving the global crises of world hunger and malnutrition demands a shift away from a distorted approach to food and toward healthier lifestyles and just economic practices, Pope Francis said.
Honduran bishops denounce drug cartel incursion into politics
The Honduran bishops' conference said narcotics trafficking has permeated the Central American country's institutions and accused politicians of colluding with organized crime.
Catholic schools ‘essential, integral’ to church’s ministry, say educators
Evangelization is present within schools because students are presented with a Catholic worldview that reveals the reality of God through the curriculum, said the head of the Catholic teachers' association.