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Baptized and Sent: Extraordinary Missionary Month
Marisa Guerin, Ph.D., will tell the story of the Little Flower's own conversion and her way of supporting the missions. She will explain why mission begins with an encounter with the Lord Jesus and a commitment to discipleship. Prayer is the indispensable foundation of all our missionary efforts.
The Common Good and the Future of Capitalism Conference
The Collegium Institute presents a conference exploring The Common Good and the Future of Capitalism: New Directions in the Philosophy of Finance.
Why Canonize Newman Now? An Evening Conversation
The Collegium Institute and Penn Catholic Newman Community present an evening conversation exploring the import of Newman's canonization.
Catholic school teacher selected for World War I history program
Kevin MacLennan of SS. Peter and Paul School in West Chester is one of only 114 educators selected for a National History Day effort that promotes a deeper understanding of a conflict that redefined modern warfare.
Clericalism at heart of crisis, says survivor, but its ‘day coming to end’
Vatican officials needed "a safeguarding policy" in place ages ago to prevent abuse and address it when it occurred, said Marie Collins, a clergy sexual abuse survivor from Ireland, speaking in Baltimore.
Irish abuse survivor disappointed with global reforms, accountability
Clergy sexual abuse survivor Marie Collins kicked off a five-city U.S. speaking tour on "The Catholic Tipping Point" in Baltimore Sept. 10, noting that she is disappointed with the results of the Vatican summit on child protection and efforts toward accountability and transparency.
Young adults begin year of service across U.S., Peru
A new group of Augustinian Volunteers, who were commissioned Aug. 25, are celebrating their recent college graduation by rolling up their sleeves to help, and learn from, others.
Steadfast Young Adult Women’s Bible Study by Walking with Purpose
This study will show how scripture and the truths of our church are relevant to our everyday lives and the way to a more peace-filled life. Join the weekly event for a time of great conversation.
Cruise ship to deliver aid to Bahamas, bring evacuees to Florida
MIAMI (CNS) — A second Florida-to-Bahamas round-trip humanitarian cruise was set to sail the weekend of Sept. 14, weather-permitting, carrying supplies, transport specialty personnel, power generators and volunteers. The previous week, the Grand Bahama cruise ship arrived at its home port in West Palm Beach with some 1,100 Bahamian storm evacuees. That ship was met […]
Central Americans want to stay home; development programs help that happen
A training and support program for teenagers and young adults in El Progreso, Honduras, is working to overcome negative influences and engender a belief that emigration is not the only option.