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New head of CLINIC is experienced litigator, expert on immigration law
Raised in Philadelphia, Anna Gallagher got a bachelor's degree in political science and Latin American studies from Temple University, earned her law degree at the Antioch School of Law in Washington three years later, and dove right into immigration law work.
Sister Ella Mae Hill, S.S.J., dies at age 86
The Philadelphia native and Hallahan High School grad entered the Sisters of St. Joseph as Sister Michael Andrew, and served in the Philadelphia Archdiocese and two other dioceses.
Join St. Cyprian parishioners on cruise to Bermuda this fall
The parish is sponsoring a six-day, five-night cruise to Bermuda Oct. 5-10 aboard the Royal Caribbean ship, Anthem of the Seas.
Gianna Center receives $30K in donations to support women, families
Five local councils of the Knights of Columbus raised money for the center, including a new ultrasound machine. The center provides women with natural options in fertility health care.
Bishop says ‘deep spirituality’ in South Carolina deepens his own faith
In his 10 years in the Palmetto State, Bishop Guglielmone has reached out to people of all ages in a rapidly growing and increasingly diverse diocese.
Epiphany of Our Lord’s new sign grabs attention at busy corner
The new LED sign for the parish in Plymouth Meeting can be viewed at every angle of the five-point intersection at the church, and parishioners got into the swing of the new Phillies' season.
Philippine bishop wants investigation into police killing of 14 farmers
The provincial police director said the victims were communist urban fighters linked to foiled assassination plots against state forces. But witnesses, mostly relatives of the victims, told the human rights group Karapatan that the victims were executed.
Wheeling Jesuit University to remain open under financial exigency plan
University officials have announced cuts to staff and programs, but said the school will continue to operate under "financial exigency."
Sexual immaturity, poor formation to blame for abuse crisis, says nun
A Canadian nun and sexologist said simply allowing priests to marry and ordaining women will not make sexual problems go away. Celibate ministers and married couples must return to Jesus' message of love.
Pope: Countries that sell arms have no right to talk about peace
Nations that actively engage in arms dealing and help foment war in other countries should not expect to find peace in their own lands, Pope Francis said.