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‘Hard time for Catholics’ makes call to holiness clearer, archbishop says
The church needs saints, and saints need the church, said Archbishop Charles Chaput Sept. 12 at Malvern Retreat House, where he joined two others honored for their exceptional service to the church.
Hallahan students learn how to save lives, thanks to heartfelt donation
Communications CEO Brian Tierney provided a CPR training kit to the girls' high school, honoring his mother's studies there and supporting a state-wide effort to make CPR part of the curriculum.
Phila. priest suspended for decades-old abuse allegation
Father Christopher Lucas has been placed on leave and found unsuitable for ministry because of an allegation of sexual abuse of a minor more than 45 years ago, while he himself was still a minor.
Sisters of Life Holy Hour: Opening of Fall 2019 40 Days for Life
Join the Sisters of Life as they will host a Holy Hour at the Basilica to kick off the 40 Days for Life Campaign.
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.