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Gianna Center of Philadelphia Annual Gala
Join the St. Gianna Center of Philadelphia in celebrating the contributions of Carl Anderson and the Knights of Columbus, the Love and Fidelity Network, the Missionary Sisters of Charity, and Liz Parrish and the Friends of FertilityCare.
Saint Mary Feast
Join us for our 2 day Saint Mary Feast, Saturday, September 7th and Sunday, September 8th. On Saturday, mingle through our raffle baskets and Attic Treasures and enjoy musical entertainment by Carter Ross from 5-7:30pm.
Pope John Paul II High School, Roman kick off football season
The Panthers will face the Cahillites on the former's home turf during an Aug. 24 game, at which new visitor bleachers (the gift of an anonymous donor) will be unveiled.
Hallahan names new athletic director
Christine Jenkinson, a class of '90 alumna and a former two-sport athlete at the school, will oversee 12 programs, ensuring compliance with all PIAA and Philadelphia Catholic League (PCL) by-laws and working to enhance sportsmanship and integrity.
Vermont bishop releases list on claims, says church ‘must remain’ vigilant
Bishop Christopher J. Coyne of Burlington Aug. 22 released the names of 40 priests who served in Vermont and were credibly accused of sexually abusing a minor or vulnerable individual since 1950.
Mexican bishop says criminal groups ‘seeking an exit,’ urges dialogue
Mexican Interior Minister Olga Sanchez Cordero said Aug. 20 that talks were occurring with armed groups, but later clarified to say that they didn't included drug cartels and rather were with so-called community police and self-defense groups.
Pope, bishops urge action to save burning Amazon rainforest
UPDATED - Describing the Amazon rainforest as "vital for our planet," Pope Francis joined the regions bishops in praying for action to extinguish the massive fires burning there.
‘ABCs’ of Christian charity require helping those in need, official says
A patriotic love for one's country and culture does not mean closing off oneself to others, particularly those in need, said the Vatican foreign minister.
Indian priest, five nuns accused of defaming dismissed nun
Sister Lucy Kalapura complained to police that Father Noble Thomas Parackal and five women religious collaborated to share closed-circuit TV footage of her entering her convent with two male journalists on social media with the intention of defaming her.
Rohingya refugees reject ‘unconditional return’ to Myanmar
The second attempt in nine months to repatriate hundreds of Rohingya Muslims from camps in Bangladesh failed after the refugees refused to return "unconditionally" to Myanmar.