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A 24-Hour Retreat for Women with Kathleen Beckman
The theme for this life-changing retreat is: Woman: God's Special Weapon against Evil," intercessory prayer and putting on the armor of God! Beckman's book, When Women Pray will be used as the retreat workbook.
The 19th Annual Solemn High Mass of the Assumption
Mater Ecclesiae Parish invites Catholics to join in their annual Latin Mass on the feast of the Assumption, August 15th.
Beauty and Catholic Education
The second annual Philadelphia Catholic Scholars Program will be held at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary at 7:30 p.m. in Vianney Hall.
Congo’s bishops want president to reestablish law in country’s east
Congo's bishops said territory in the east of the country is being ceded to violent extremists, who are using the lack of government control to massacre civilians and plunder resources.
Calming consciences: Pope gives seafarer chaplains special powers
Pope Francis gave priests who minister to seafarers special permission to grant absolution for sins that usually would require the intervention of a bishop or the Vatican itself.
Eastern light: Deacon shares Maronite tradition at Rome seminary
The ordination of Michael Shami to the diaconate was the first at the Pontifical North American College in more than 20 years to use the Antiochene Syriac rite of the Maronite Catholic Church.
Indifference, apathy at heart of hunger crisis, pope says
If the world is to succeed in eradicating the scourge of hunger, it must first fight against the indifference, apathy and broken promises that allow the crisis to continue, Pope Francis said.
Unlicensed abortion facility can operate in Indiana at least until hearing
After a nearly two-year legal battle, an unlicensed abortion facility started booking appointments in a location in South Bend June 19 and planned to begin offering chemical abortions the week of June 23 amid strong objections from the local community.
Report details attacks on, abuses against religious freedom worldwide
The State Department's newly released annual report on international religious freedom shows continued attacks and abuse by governments and societies against religious minorities in their respective countries.
At Ohio racism listening session, participants express sorrow and hope
Participants at a diocesan listening session on racism in Columbus spoke about hurtful experiences both inside and outside the church, but also expressed optimism about efforts to recognize the problem and respond to it.