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Father Francis Gallagher dies, was former pastor in Croydon
Ordained in 1964 by Archbishop John Krol, Father Gallagher served mostly as a parochial vicar at several archdiocesan parishes before he was named pastor of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, Croydon.
Catholic officials pleased with new conscience protection rule
President Trump's announcement May 2 protecting health care workers who object to abortion procedures on religious grounds was welcome news to U.S. Catholic leaders.
California attorney general opens review of church files on abuse
How the state's 12 Catholic dioceses have addressed allegations of sexual abuse of minors by priests, lay church employees and volunteers since 1996 is the subject of a new probe by California Attorney General Xavier Becerra.
Bread for the World leader prepares his exit after 27 years at the helm
The Rev. David Beckmann is preparing to step aside as president of the Christian citizens anti-hunger lobby Bread for the World after 27 years. In fact, by the time a successor is chosen, it will be 28.
Pontifical Mission Society leaders take justice message to Capitol Hill
Leaders from the Pontifical Mission Societies spent a day of their national meeting bending the ear of members of Congress, urging action on climate change, the protection of immigrants and religious freedom.
New Orleans priest founded first Catholic AIDS hospice
Father Paul Desrosiers cofounded the first Catholic hospice in the U.S. for HIV-AIDS patients in 1985. At the height of the epidemic, the disease meant imminent death. Project Lazarus still serves today as a transitional residence for those with HIV.
Childhood dream of priesthood wavered but never waned
Alexander Pancoast's thoughts of becoming a priest arose at an early age. Even after a teenage crisis of faith, he overcame doubts and fears, leading to his upcoming May 18 ordination as a priest for Philadelphia.
Bishops hear pain and hope at racism listening session in Baltimore
Participants in a racism listening session sponsored by the Archdiocese of Baltimore April 29 brought a variety of experiences to the attention of Baltimore's bishops and an audience of more than 250.
Asian Church leaders voice alarm over decline in press freedom
Media advocacy group Reporters Without Borders said it takes a "lot of courage" to work as a journalist these days amid the threat of censorship, intimidation and even violence.
Gladwyne parish making big investment in Catholic students
A select group of eight Philadelphia students ready to attend an archdiocesan high school probably never heard of St. John Vianney Parish, but its $3,000-a-year scholarships are making an impact on city families.