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Gender ideology is opposed to faith, reason, Vatican office says
In a June 10 document, the Congregation for Catholic Education urged respect and care for persons who "live situations of sexual indeterminacy," while stressing that those who teach in the church's name must help youth understand that being created male and female is part of God's plan.
Archbishop Chaput announces clerical changes
See the assignments for seven newly ordained permanent deacons, six retired deacons plus changes in assignment for priests of the Philadelphia Archdiocese.
Teams ending their season in state playoffs view it as success
The highs and lows of their sports were in full bloom this week as five Catholic League softball teams and four baseball squads came up short in the PIAA playoffs. All pointed proudly to their campaigns.
Try, try again: Bishops to address abuse, accountability among their own
When the U.S. bishops gather for their June 11-14 meeting, they will again debate four proposals for the investigation of abuse or cover up of abuse by bishops. They did not vote on proposals in November at the request of the Vatican.
CLINIC convening focuses on how to gain justice for immigrants, refugees
Members of the Catholic Legal Immigration Network shared stories of success and heartache in their work with immigrants and refugees during their May 29-31 Convening 2019 in downtown Pittsburgh.
Shanahan drops tight District 1 final to rival but goes on to states
The Lady Eagles lost 1-0 to West Chester East, to whom they lost twice during the regular season, in the district final. But they went on to win their opening round game in the PIAA playoffs.
Fellow bishops clear Indian cardinal of wrongdoing in real estate deals
An Indian cardinal who faces multiple investigations for allegedly selling church land and incurring a multimillion-dollar loss has been cleared by his fellow bishops even though the Vatican has yet to rule on the case.
Sisters support Nigeria’s migrants traumatized by deceitful traffickers
The Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul collaborate in a country-wide effort involving women religious to educate about and prevent human trafficking in Nigeria.
Celebrate Pentecost by rejecting racism, Italian bishops say
Disciples of Jesus must reject any attitude or language that could increase intolerance or racism, especially in current social and political discussions about welcoming and integrating migrants, said the bishops of Italy's Lazio region.
Archbishop: Survival of church in Cuba depends on contact from abroad
Days after the Trump administration announced it was placing new restrictions on U.S. travel to Cuba, a U.S. archbishop issued a criticism of the policy, saying the transformation of the island -- and the survival of the church there -- depends on outside contact.