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Circle of Protection members, others see much to like in budget deal
This is a fulfillment of the prayer and promise that the Circle of Protection had prayed for Congress to end sequestration and for Congress to come together for low-income people so that their needs are met
Chaldean archbishop: Iraqi Christians face ‘extinction’ unless world acts
Iraqi Christians face "extinction" unless Islam recognizes the fundamental equality of all people and takes steps to overcome violent factions that seek to force religious minorities from the country, said Chaldean Archbishop Bashar Warda of Irbil.
Philadelphia saint’s remains mark first year in new shrine
The "translation" of the remains of Philadelphia's beloved St. Katharine Drexel marked its first anniversary in a new shrine at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul, reflecting an age-old Catholic tradition.
Caring for Caregivers Workshop
Please join us on Saturday, Nov 2nd from 9am – 12pm at the Archdiocesan Pastoral Center for a special presentation on caring for the caregiver. ‘Nourish for Caregivers’, is a new program now being offered in parishes throughout the region to support those caring for a loved one.
Our Lady of Confidence Retreat
A three day retreat at Malvern Retreat House has been scheduled for October 8, 9 & 10, 2019 for adults with disabilities. The retreat is geared for adults with intellectual, physical or emotional disabilities.
Second Sundays with the Culture Project
Join the Culture Project and friends for a night of prayer and fun during their second Sunday gathering of the month. Come hang out with old and new friends.
Italian festival features Mass, street procession in Norristown
The 115th annual M.S.S. Feast, the oldest Italian festival in Montgomery County, will be celebrated Aug. 18 featuring a procession through the borough's streets with a statue of Our Lady.
Vatican officials among church leaders at Medjugorje youth festival
Senior Vatican representatives joined the first officially approved church festival at Medjugorje, three months after Catholic pilgrimages to the site in Bosnia-Herzegovina were authorized by the pope.
Mumbai Catholics open churches for thousands stranded by flooding
Cardinal Oswald Gracias of Mumbai, India, and Syro-Malabar Bishop Thomas Elavanal of Kalyan, India, asked their parish priests Aug. 5 to help stranded and homeless people as heavy rain continued in western India.
Pope’s general audience talks cover fundamentals of Catholic faith
The Wednesday general audience offers the pope the opportunity to help people understand the fundamental teachings and beliefs of the Catholic faith. Each catechesis is often part of a longer series of talks dedicated to a major theme.