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Drowning of father, daughter fuels already heated immigration debate
The deaths this week sparked worldwide outrage, though countless migrants, including children, have died during the trek north over the years. Rarely are those deaths caught in photos, nor have they caused widespread reaction.
Priests hear from Honduran who lives in sanctuary church in St. Louis
Nearly five dozen priests attending the Association of U.S. Catholic Priests annual assembly spent 90 minutes with a Honduran who sought protection from deportation in a St. Louis-area church.
App aims to encourage more giving at church, prompt ‘cashless’ to donate
The app is an easy-to-use donation platform that allows users to select their specific parish, even a specific cause within that parish, and send a donation in seconds.
Extraordinary Year of Mission Summer Saint Series
Join us for Mass for the feast of SS. Peter & Paul Mass followed by a presentation at 1:00 PM on "St. Paul, Disciple & Busy Missionary."
Bishops in Ivory Coast warn communal tensions could lead to civil war
Bishops in the Ivory Coast have warned of a new civil war in the run-up to 2020 elections, unless urgent action is taken to ease communal tensions and withdraw weapons in West African state.
Pope, Council of Cardinals review feedback, proposals for new document
Pope Francis and his international Council of Cardinals reviewed proposals and questions submitted to them about the draft of the apostolic constitution that would govern the Roman Curia, the Vatican's interim spokesman said.
Christmas In July
Sale of handmade wooden Nativity-themed Christmas ornaments. All proceeds go to local crisis pregnancy centers. For more information and pictures, visit HandMadeForLife.org.
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.