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First Saturday Rosary Walk with St. Patrick’s Parish
Come join the Dominican Friars and community of St. Patrick's in their first Saturday Rosary walk around Rittenhouse Square.
Illinois House OKs abortion bill; vote called ‘collective moral failing’
In a 64-50 vote May 28, the Illinois House passed an abortion bill that the Illinois Catholic Conference said allows "for the abortion of unborn life at any stage of pregnancy and for any reason."
Family: The Battleground for Sainthood
Come join us for a practical talk about how your ordinary daily life can become a training ground for sainthood.
Bishop urges solidarity with maritime workers and their families
During the annual Mass to mark the National Day of Prayer and Remembrance for Mariners and People of the Sea, Bishop Brendan J. Cahill of Victoria, Texas, called attention to not only to the work of maritime workers but also to the sacrifice of their families.
Seniors kick off summer, and their shoes, at archdiocesan barbecue
More than 75 seniors shared good food, good music, dancing and the sense of community that is a hallmark of the two archdiocesan senior residences in South Philadelphia.
Missouri’s new law called ‘giant step forward’ for pro-life movement
With Missouri Gov. Mike Parson signing into law a bill that bans abortions on or beyond the eighth week of pregnancy, the state's lawmakers" have taken a giant step forward for the pro-life movement," said St. Louis Archbishop Robert J. Carlson.
La Salle defies early season doubts, captures baseball title
With only one returning starter from last year's team, some thought this season was a rebuild, but not the Explorers, who beat Cardinal O'Hara, 4-1, May 25 for the Catholic League championship.
Four Catholics die in latest Burkina Faso church attack
Suspected Muslim extremists attacked another Catholic church in Burkina Faso, killing four people and raising the death toll among Christians to 20 in wave of violence in the West Africa nation.
Catholic Communication Campaign helps church evangelize, inform Catholics
Catholic communications in all forms -- print, digital, broadcast, social media -- are essential to informing the Catholic faithful about the Catholic Church, two church communicators told Catholic News Service.
Meet the men to be ordained deacons this June
Seven men will become permanent deacons for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia -- read their bios, and join in praying for them before their ordination on Saturday, June 8 at the cathedral.