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Men’s Weekend Retreat at Malvern
All young men ages 14 and above are invited to join us at Malvern Retreat House for our annual Men's Retreat.
St. Rita’s Shrine Presents: What Am I Doing with My Life
Br. Bill Gabriel, O.S.A. will lead an evening of thought and discussion about looking for direction in life.
Young Adults: May Service Event
Join us as we make breakfast bags for shut-ins. All are welcomed!
Papal commission for protection of minors meets in Rome
The commission met in Rome April 4-7 for its 10th plenary assembly, which was opened by its president, Cardinal O'Malley, archbishop of Boston.
Pope recognizes virtues of French brother who served in the Caribbean
The pope also advanced the sainthood causes of seven other candidates -- including a 9-year-old Brazilian boy -- during a meeting April 6 with Cardinal Angelo Becciu, prefect of the Congregation for Saints' Causes.
Cardinal O’Brien turns 80; U.S. left with nine cardinal electors
U.S. Cardinal Edwin F. O'Brien, grand master of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, celebrated his 80th birthday April 8, meaning he is no longer eligible to enter a conclave to elect a new pope.
Pope urges students to see human actions behind suffering, war
Asking "why" is essential for coming to the realization that while human suffering is a mystery, often there is a human hand behind the pain.
People can call Jesus at any moment; he is always there, pope says
Pope Francis met with young people, newlyweds, volunteers, the sick, the elderly and other members of the parish of St. Julius in Rome before celebrating Mass in their newly restructured church, blessing and anointing the new altar.
True conversion leads to hope-filled future, pope says
Jesus doesn't hurl stones at sinners but instead shows them that his forgiveness always opens a path forward to a joyful future, Pope Francis said.
Guam archdiocese ‘saddened’ by law that legalizes recreational marijuana
Guam Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero's action April 4 allows people 21 and older to possess an ounce of marijuana, reported Pacific Daily News. Adults also will be permitted to grow six marijuana plants, but will not be permitted to buy or sell marijuana.