News
Bonner-Prendie girls rally each other, then rally for 13-5 softball win
In a Catholic League pre-quarterfinal win over Archbishop Wood, the Pandas surrendered a five-run lead then sent 12 batters to the plate in an eight-run sixth inning. They go on to face Lansdale Catholic May 17.
Vanier funeral highlights God’s love for each person
Gathered in a makeshift chapel around a simple pine casket, members of L'Arche communities and Faith and Light groups from around the world mourned the passing of Jean Vanier and celebrated his life, his wisdom, his holiness and humanity.
Laughter Tim Conway ‘gave world will never be replaced,’ says daughter
In the years leading up to his successful TV career, Conway had a lot of ups and downs, but he once told Catholic News Service in an interview that he was able to weather it all because of his Catholic faith.
Rhode Island pro-lifers hail abortion bill’s defeat in Senate committee
Hundreds of activists who gathered at the Statehouse erupted into cheers as news spread that the committee voted 5-4 against the measure, which supporters said would have enshrined Roe v. Wade into state law.
Calif. bishops hope program gives survivors chance to heal, seek redress
The Los Angeles Archdiocese and five other California dioceses May 14 announced a new private compensation program that will be available to any person who has been sexually abused as a minor by diocesan priests.
Walk-off RBI double drives Hallahan into softball playoffs
Only a sophomore, Hallahan's Paris Balilonis had a "career highlight" when her big hit in the bottom of the seventh gave her team a 3-2 win over Conwell-Egan, earning a match up against top seed O'Hara.
California ‘confession bill’ viewed as violation of religious liberty
A bill making its way through the California Legislature would make the state the first since 1999 to require priests to choose between violating the law or violating the seal of the confessional.
Students learn about missions from missionaries themselves
About 65 students from eight Catholic schools learned about the missionary work of the church in the world May 6 during a day in the archdiocese's Extraordinary Year of the Missions.
Talk & Book Signing: Colleen Carroll Campbell
Join award-winning author, former presidential speechwriter & EWTN host Colleen Carroll Campbell for a talk & signing of her new book.
Day of Reflection for Female Veterans: Summer Relaxation
As we welcome the Summer Solstice, we will embrace both the sources of light and darkness in our lives. Through music, poetry and the images of abundant life on Cranaleith’s beautiful grounds, we will discover the wisdom held in our own growth. Come join us!