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Archdiocesan employee honored by Philadelphia Police
Bonney Dahlgren DosSantos, who directs the St. Monica Eldercare Program, was recognized at a May 30 gathering for making life better for South Philly seniors. The parish-based program is part of Catholic Housing and Community Services, which broadly supports older adults.
St. Gabriel’s keeps marriage all in the (parish) family
Rashidah Anderson and Roger Frisario tied the knot in the presence of their pastor and parishioners of St. Gabriel Parish in Philadelphia. “That’s the way church should be,” said a parishioner at the parish reception.
Faith sustains northern Alberta residents who fled wildfires
About 10,000 people in northern Alberta have been forced to evacuate since May 20 because of a series of spring wildfires.
U.N. declares special day to remember victims of violence against religion
The resolution invites all member states, relevant organizations, civil society, individuals and the private sector to observe the international day and show appropriate support for victims of religiously motivated violence.
Vatican names Filipino boy who died at 17 Servant of God
The Congregation for Saints' Causes gave the Diocese of Cubao, Philippines, the green light to look into the life of Darwin Ramos who died in 2012 at the age 17.
Lay people, bishops must work closely on abuse, review board chair says
Francesco Cesareo said lay people want transparency and openness from the bishops, and the sooner prelates put aside their guardedness about welcoming laity as partners, the sooner the U.S. church will heal.
Rhode Island bishop issues statement after tweet
Bishop Thomas J. Tobin said he regretted comments on Twitter when he said Catholics should not support or "attend LGBTQ 'Pride Month' events" because "they promote a culture and encourage activities that are contrary to the Catholic faith and morals. They are especially harmful for children."
‘No healing will come’ from Alabama execution, Catholic group says
In response to the Supreme Court's May 30 decision to allow the execution of an Alabama death-row inmate, a Catholic group seeking to end the death penalty said in a tweet: "Our work to build a more restorative criminal justice system continues."
Archdiocese pays $19 million+ so far in sex abuse reparations
More than $19.6 million has been paid to 93 people making a claim for compensation due to clergy sexual abuse under the Independent Reconciliation and Reparations Program, it was announced June 3.
‘Conquer bitterness with sacrificial love,’ bishop tells Virginians
Bishop Barry C. Knestout of Richmond celebrated Masses at St. Gregory the Great and St. John the Apostle churches in Virginia Beach June 2, two days after 12 people were killed in the city’s Municipal Center.