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He’s seen the world, but ready to minister in Philadelphia
As a member of the Neocatechumenal Way, Deacon Jonathan Rice has evangelized in many states and countries. But after he is ordained a priest on May 18, he'll put down firm roots in the Philadelphia Archdiocese.
Jean Vanier, who changed lives of intellectually disabled, dies in Paris
Jean Vanier, 90, founder of L'Arche communities and co-founder of Faith and Light, died May 7. Vanier had been suffering from cancer and was assisted at a L'Arche facility in Paris.
Atlanta Catholics say goodbye to Archbishop Gregory in farewell Mass
May 3 was Archbishop Gregory's final day as the leader Atlanta Archdiocese. He is scheduled to be installed as the new archbishop in the Archdiocese of Washington May 21.
Don’t let differences divide you, pope tells North Macedonians
Arriving in Skopje, with its skyline dotted by minarets and domes, Pope Francis told civic leaders that the country's ethnic and religious diversity is a "precious patrimony" to be appreciated and treasured.
Pope draws lessons from Mother Teresa in city of her birth
UPDATED - Pope Francis went to the tiny Balkan nation of North Macedonia to pay tribute to a tiny saint who accomplished big things: St. Teresa of Kolkata.
Congratulations to our Philadelphia priest jubilarians
Priests of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia are celebrating significant anniversaries of their ordination this year. See our list of 28 priests.
Church workers: Venezuelan indigenous face some of greatest hardships
These families sought refuge in Brazil nearly a year-and-a-half ago, after flooding destroyed crops in their villages near the mouth of the Orinoco River in northern Venezuela.
Aid workers struggle to reunite kids, families after Mozambique cyclones
Helping children who lost their parents when a pair of cyclones hit Mozambique is among the most difficult work in the aftermath, an aid worker said.
Therapist tells young adults how to conquer anxiety
At a session hosted by the Catholic Young Adults of Chester County, Christine Wittman offered Catholic-based strategies for overcoming anxiety, which affects almost a third of adults.
To avoid burnout, priests advised to abide in the Lord
Mindful of the stresses in priestly life, Bishop Andrew Cozzens of Minnesota urged archdiocesan priests at a convocation last week in Hershey to "surrender to God's grace," offering four practical steps.