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Bright futures, history of service shine at school graduation
Founded by the Drexel family, the St. Francis-St. Joseph and St. Vincent Homes recently graduated 13 students in a Catholic outreach that continues to evolve to better meet the changing needs of area youths.
Meet the guys grateful for a second chance in Catholic homes
Thirteen young men who overcame big challenges but stuck with the Catholic Social Services program have graduated high school and are ready for their next transformative steps in life.
Why migrants flee: ‘They put a gun to my head,’ Honduran mom says
From gang violence to devastating droughts to lack of basic health care and education, migrants describe why they are escaping Central American countries for anywhere else, including Mexico.
Allentown Diocese cuts 24% of staff to fund victims’ compensation
The Pa. diocese said in April that its program for victims of clergy sexual abuse would strain finances. On July 1 it said “cash reserves are no longer available to cover budget deficits," so staff cutbacks were necessary.
Cupich: Ending clericalism central to church really being ‘field hospital’
Cardinal Cupich said the way forward for the church "must involve more than mere policy changes or new regulations. Even if these institutional reforms are the fruit of the finest acts of collegiality, they will not be enough."
Irish newspapers apologize, pay ex-seminarian for false claims
Three Irish newspapers have apologized and paid compensation to a former seminarian after admitting they falsely claimed he was expelled from formation after being found in bed with another seminarian.
Nun tries to warn Central Americans: Travel through Mexico is dangerous
Sister Diana Munoz Alba said she does her best to inform migrants of the risks and realities on the road. She also tries to disabuse shelter dwellers of any erroneous ideas -- such as the existence of immigration documents for them.
Program works to heal Iraqi Christians suffering in mind, soul
After enduring persecution, violence and uprooting, a group of Iraqi religious and laypeople are on the path to healing.
Msgr. Joseph Corley, beloved pastor and friend, dies at 72
The pastor of Blessed Virgin Mary Parish in Darby, dean for Eastern Delaware County and rector of Villa St. Joseph died there June 29 after a short illness. His viewing is July 2 and the funeral Mass July 3.
Dallas Diocese, community mourn 10 people who died in fiery plane crash
Four members of a family with ties to a pair of Catholic school communities in the diocese were among those who died when a small, twin-engine plane crashed into a hangar during takeoff at Addison Municipal Airport.