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Marian statue visits local homes, thanks to ‘travel agent’ parishioners
A statue of Our Lady of Fatima has been making the rounds in Philadelphia-area homes for 50 years, encouraging the rosary among family and friends. Dedicated people schedule the one-week visits.
7th graders invited to tour archdiocesan high schools
The annual Seventh Grade Visitation Day on Wednesday, March 20 gives invites students to spend a day meeting students and faculty, and participating in activities at any of the 17 archdiocesan high schools.
AbbeyFest Concert Series kicks off March 21 in Drexel Hill
Headlining the show with three featured artists March 21 at Bonner-Prendergast High School is Unspoken, a soulful pop band joined by North Point InsideOut and newcomer Caitie Hurst.
Calif. moratorium on death penalty draws praise
UPDATED - Since Gov. Gavin Newsom's order is temporary, San Francisco Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone urged using the time for "civil dialogue on alternatives." L.A. Archbishop Jose Gomez called it "a good day for our country."
Withholding donations to church fails to account for progress on abuse
Catholics' anger over the sexual abuse crisis is well deserved, but withholding funds from the church is not the right way to hold bishops accountable for a crisis that peaked decades ago.
Run for Life – 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run
5K Run for Life to benefit the Jeffersonville Center of A Baby’s Breath.
Mass Celebrating St. John Paul II Relic Enshrinement
St. John Cantius is honored and humbled to receive a First Class relic of the late Holy Father, Saint John Paul II. This relic – a vial of blood – will be permanently enshrined in St. John Cantius Church (main entrance located on Thompson Street above Orthodox Street) on Saturday, March 16, 2019 during the 5:00 PM Mass.
8th Annual Stand Up for Children Fundraiser Hosted by Regina Coeli Academy
All are invited to join the Regina Coeli Academy for an evening of complimentary wine, appetizers, and a dinner buffet. The evening will also include a silent auction and guest speaker R.J. Snell.
Georgetown University troubled by involvement in college scam
UPDATED - University officials found a former tennis coach's role in a widespread college admissions scandal "shocking." The scheme has also drawn in the Catholic-sponsored University of San Diego.
Cardinal Parolin urges Poland’s bishops to continue unity with pope
The Vatican secretary of state praised the Polish church's traditional closeness to Rome as key to its survival under hostile regimes, in a speech marking the centenary of the nation's conference of bishops and diplomatic ties with the Vatican.