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Laity can lead the way in renewing the church, speaker says
Prayer, redemptive suffering and a deeper understanding of the laity's role can radically heal the wounds of the clerical abuse scandal, says Meghan Cokeley, director of the Archdiocese's Office for the New Evangelization.
17 archdiocesan high schools ready for graduation
In coming days the Catholic high schools will celebrate baccalaureate Masses and commencement exercises for the class of 2019 -- see our full list. Congratulations all graduates!
Ukrainian Catholics set for enthronement of new leader in Phila.
When Metropolitan Archbishop Borys Gudziak becomes the head of the Philadelphia Archeparchy in a Divine Liturgy June 4, he will also become the spiritual leader of Ukrainian Catholics in the entire U.S.
Friar calls it ‘humbling’ and ‘an honor’ to lead Franciscan University
Franciscan Father David Pivonka, the newly elected president of Franciscan University in Steubenville, has assumed his leadership duties immediately, and his formal inauguration will take place later this year.
Cardinal Pell’s appeal of guilty verdict in abuse cases set for hearing
The cardinal, who turns 78 June 8 and is a former key adviser to Pope Francis, would be stripped of his priesthood and expelled from the College of Cardinals should his conviction and the remaining six years of his prison term be upheld.
2019 All-Catholic softball teams, standouts announced
CatholicPhilly.com presents the official first-, second- and third-team selections of the Philadelphia Catholic League, plus pitchers and position players of the year and most valuable player.
Tornadoes damage Ohio community, church
On May 27, the massive tornado tore through Dayton, one of Ohio's largest cities, leveling homes, entire apartment complexes, knocking out power and water to tens of thousands of people in the city and surrounding suburbs.
Europe’s bishops call for unity, cooperation after crucial EU elections
Archbishop Jean-Claude Hollerich said he was pleased that populist parties, despite a strong showing, had not "gained enough votes to block the parliament," and that traditional mainstream center-right and center-left parties would have to negotiate with other parties.
Agencies serving migrants ‘strained’ but doing OK, says USCCB official
From separating families to denying people's rights to lack of policy reform, various church leaders have accused the government of violating church teachings on human dignity and the sanctity of the family.
Missouri could become first state where no abortions can be performed
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services has told Planned Parenthood officials it will not renew its St. Louis clinic's license expiring May 31 unless the clinic makes changes to comply with various state health regulations.