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Sister Jordan Marie Goeke, longtime hospital nurse, dies at 95
A member of the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia for 71 years, the Trenton native ministered as a nurse and supervisor for almost a half-century in Philadelphia, plus service throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.
Italian bishops provide $1.1 million in humanitarian aid to South Sudan
Spread over three years, the gift coincides with South Sudan's eighth anniversary of independence and will aid the country's recovery from a deadly civil war.
Medical Mission Sister, nurse and healer, dies at 84
After Sister Jane Pellowski entered the congregation in 1953, she worked in Atlanta's first racially integrated hospital. After earning a master's degree in counseling, she ministered in Philadelphia.
Pope appoints Brazilian as vice director for Vatican press office
The Vatican announced the appointment July 25, one week after the pope named Matteo Bruni to head the press hall.
‘E pluribus unum’: Synergy, cooperation at heart of Vatican media reform
The Vatican has been working to streamline and coordinate its varied communications entities.
Franciscan sister, ministering for 62 years in hospitals, dies at 90
Sister Margaret Mary O’Reilly, O.S.F., was born and raised in Ireland until 1944 when she entered religious life. She ministered in Oregon for most of her 72 years with the Franciscan congregation.
Franciscan sister, Oregon native, dies at 84
Sister Marie Monica Borden, O.S.F., did her religious formation at the sisters' motherhouse in Aston before returning to the West Coast for ministry throughout her 60 years of service.
Puerto Rican governor resigns amid massive protests
After nearly two weeks of protests in the fallout of scandals involving corruption and offensive messages, Gov. Ricardo Rossello resigned from office, becoming the first governor to do so in the island's history.
With dedication Mass, Orange Diocese’s Christ Cathedral ‘becomes reality’
The structure was once called the Crystal Cathedral and was the centerpiece of the ministries of the late Rev. Robert Schuller. The Orange Diocese bought the cathedral about nine years ago for $57.5 million and undertook a multimillion dollar renovation.
Vigil attendees pray for immigrants, demand conditions change at border
About 250 people who attended a candlelight vigil at the the Cathedral of the Assumption in downtown Louisville to protest the treatment of migrants and asylum-seekers at the southern U.S. border.