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Syriac Christians living near border fear Turkey military incursion
Syrian Christians fear a Turkish military incursion into the area east of the Euphrates River would displace thousands of Christians who live in villages and towns along the Syrian-Turkish border.
Crookston Diocese reaches $5 million settlement with abuse survivors
The settlement resolves 15 lawsuits for sexual abuse claims filed between April 2016 and May 2017 because of the Minnesota Child Victims Act that lifted the statute of limitations on abuse cases in Minnesota.
Priest says Chaldeans in northern Iraq face uncertainty in return to homes
Chaldean Christians in northern Iraq are determined to continue their 2,000-year-long mission despite the near-deadly blow inflicted by Islamic State forces and new challenges from nongovernment militias, said a priest ministering in the region.
Pope appoints new Vatican press office director
Pope Francis appointed Matteo Bruni to serve as director of the Vatican press office, replacing Alessandro Gisotti, who had been serving as interim director since Dec. 31.
Actor joins with those struggling for religious freedom in Middle East
Mahershala Ali addressed an evening reception of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Congressional Caucus, co-sponsored at the U.S. Capitol with the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission. His words could apply equally to Christian sects who face discrimination, violence and marginalizing.
125th Anniversary Newman Celebration
We are celebrating this monumental year and the completion of our redevelopment project by hosting a three day celebration.
Archbishop Chaput’s Visitation to St. Mary’s Church
On August 11th, Archbishop Chaput will be visiting St. Mary’s in Conshohocken, the Latin Mass quasi-parish he established in the diocese one year ago.
Marian Movement of Priests Lay Retreat
Fr. Gerry hopes to remind us of the light-filled way along which all of us must walk in order to live the consecration which we have made to her Immaculate Heart.
Open House at 99 Adult Day Care
Join us for our first open house. We will have activities, snacks, and provide a tour of our center. Come over and join us!
Mercy sisters honored for efforts to help New Hampshire end death penalty
A group of Mercy sisters has been honored by the New Hampshire Coalition Against the Death Penalty for the key role they played in making New Hampshire the 21st state in the country to abolish the death penalty.