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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.
Speaker: Catholic liberal education instills wisdom, virtue in students
A sea of both experienced Catholic liberal teachers and neophytes eager to learn about the educational philosophy gathered at The Catholic University of America in Washington July 22-25.
Foster moms ask U.S. Supreme Court to hear case on foster care
After losing in lower courts, two women are asking the high court to allow Catholic Social Services to contract with the City of Philadelphia for foster care without being required to place children with same-sex couples.