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Victoria bishops become ‘conscientious objectors’ to assisted suicide law
As euthanasia becomes legal in Australia's Victoria state, the state's bishops said Catholic health care services will not cooperate with the facilitation of suicide.
Former priest arrested in Italy extradited to Arizona, formally arraigned
Joseph J. Henn was brought back to Arizona after his arrest in Rome by Italian police May 28 and was formally arraigned June 14 on 13 charges of child sexual molestation in Maricopa County Superior Court in Phoenix.
Young women urged to reject ego, focus on life of integrity, honesty
The annual GIVEN Catholic Young Women's Leadership Forum is designed to help young adult Catholic women identify their particular gifts and find practical pathways to put them in the service of the Gospel.
Maronite bishops urge repatriation of Syrian refugees from Lebanon
Maronite Catholic bishops from around the world, meeting in Lebanon, called for unity among politicians and for the international community to facilitate the return of Syrian refugees.
Oregon parish mourns couple’s departure to avert deportation threat
A well-known Portland Catholic married couple has moved to Canada because attorneys could not find a clear path to resolve the pair's immigration status.
Don’t let quake shake your hope, pope tells earthquake survivors
The pope began his visit June 16 outside the historic city by visiting the temporary modular homes of dozens of families who lost everything when an earthquake struck the region in October 2016.
Saints on Mission – Mission Summer Saint Series, St Paul
Join the Archdiocesean Pontifical Mission Socities for a Mission Summer Saint Series. Celebrate the 12:05 Mass for the Feast of SS Peter and Paul and join us in Drexel Hall to learn about St Paul, the Disciple and Busy Missionary.
Lay groups cautious about bishops’ actions to boost accountability
Representatives of lay organizations expressed caution over the steps taken by U.S. bishops to boost accountability and transparency in dealing with clergy sexual abuse, saying future actions by the bishops will determine how successful the initiatives ultimately will be.
British government: Abortions in England, Wales hit record low last year
UPDATED - Figures published online June 13 by the Department of Health revealed that abortions in 2018 rose by 4 percent the previous year.
Two of 3 area Catholic schools capture state lacrosse titles
It was Bishop Shanahan in a rout for the PIAA Class 2A championship, La Salle in a dramatic late-game win for the 3A title and, alas, Villa Maria losing a heart breaker in the Class 2A final. John Knebels wraps up all the action.