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Text of pope’s prayer for workers at Madagascar stone quarry
Here is the Vatican's English translation of Pope Francis' "Prayer for Workers," which he prayed Sept. 8 at the Mahatazana stone quarry.
Solidarity, not poverty, is God’s plan, pope says in Madagascar
Close to 1 million people gathered on the Soamandrakizay field for the pope's Mass, according to local organizers. Many had spent the night, sleeping on straw mats or plastic tarps and bundled up against a windy winter chill.
Change the world, don’t just gripe about it, pope tells young people
Tens of thousands of people of all ages were gathered for the vigil on the wide-open diocesan field at Soamandrakizay Sept. 7; the older folks came because the pope was scheduled to celebrate Mass there the next morning.
Help the poor, protect the environment, pope says in Madagascar
In Madagascar, where the destruction of the environment and the suffering of the poor are inextricably bound, Pope Francis urged government officials to promote development projects that protect nature.
Catholic organizations in Florida marshaling aid for Dorian victims
The best aid from individual Catholics is monetary donations. Money can be used to buy supplies in bulk and get them delivered promptly, and to reboot the local economy, enabling communities to start getting back on their feet.
Priest walks in saint’s footsteps in California mission country
Father Matthew Guckin took time recently to study the work and life of St. Junipero Serra, the greatest of the 18th century Franciscans who evangelized the native peoples of the West Coast.
Our Lady of Vailankanni to be honored at Miraculous Medal shrine
The Sept. 7 Mass and procession will include several novenas, recitations of the rosary in several languages, and special prayers for the sick in honor of the 16th and 17th-century Marian apparitions in India.
Archdiocese co-sponsors conference on gender and sexual identity
The Office for Life and Family has teamed up with Desert Stream Ministries/Living Water to present a Sept. 7 seminar that will explore the compassion and clarity Jesus extends to persons facing sexual identity problems.
Montco parish hosts two-day feast with fun for all
On Sept. 7 and 8, St. Mary Parish in Schwenksville will present a festival featuring dozens of ethnic foods, attic treasures, raffles and games. An Eagles-ready biergarten, along with live music by singer-songwriter Carter Ross, will round out the celebration.
Boys’ soccer season opens with Roman’s 9-0 rout of Carroll
In one of the first Catholic League contests of the 12-game season, the Cahillites built a 6-0 first-half lead and never eased up. A perennial powerhouse, Roman Catholic seeks its first league title since 2015.