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Ireland considers plans for seminarians to spend more time in parishes
The plans would allow for more time involved in active pastoral work alongside priests and lay pastoral workers and would, according to one bishop, give them a more realistic insight into priesthood in contemporary Ireland.
Montreal rector released from hospital; suspect evaluated
UPDATED - Father Claude Grou, the rector of St. Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal who was stabbed during a Mass March 22, has been released from the hospital.
Catholic teams show strength at PIAA state hoops tourney
The Archbishop Wood boys' and Archbishop Carroll girls' teams will vie for the state championships this weekend, just two of the 16 Catholic League teams competing. They included Bonner-Prendergast's boys and girls.
Right to access clean water must be defended, pope says
In a message marking World Water Day, March 22, the pope said that water "is an essential asset for the equilibrium of ecosystems and human survival, and it must be managed and cared for so that it is not polluted or lost."
Cultural Heritage Mass celebrates ‘one faith, one family’
Archbishop Charles Chaput will be the main celebrant and homilist at the March 23 liturgy, which will unite Catholics from Native American, Asian, African, European, Caribbean and South American groups.
Pope sends aid to southeast Africa after cyclone
UPDATED - Pope Francis has sent $50,000 each to Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi to assist with initial emergency relief efforts after a cyclone hit the region and caused massive flooding.
Bishop criticizes ‘faith-filled’ Catholics who spread fear of Muslims
"To define a whole category of people, or a whole nation, or a whole religious group as being in some way more prone to terrorism than any other group is irresponsible," said Bishop Kevin Doran.
Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat
The March 22-24 session offers an extraordinary healing opportunity for any person who struggles with emotional and spiritual pain of a past abortion. The weekend is a unique and effective process designed specifically to help you experience the mercy and compassion of God.
Cardinal leaves hospital, continues recovery in rehabilitation program
UPDATED - Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of Galveston-Houston, who is president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, was discharged March 20 from St. Joseph Medical Center in Houston and was transferred to a nearby rehabilitation program.
Praying to Mary on North Philly’s mean streets
A dozen Catholics invoked Mary’s intercession March 16 on a street corner near St. Joan of Arc Church. They prayed the rosary in Spanish for the people of the poverty-plagued neighborhood.