News
Catholic bishops condemn Poway synagogue shooting
Catholic bishops from around the U.S. were quick to condemn the April 27 attack on a Jewish community gathered at a synagogue near San Diego, which left one person dead and three others injured.
A look at the College of Cardinals after Polish cardinal’s 80 birthday
The 120 cardinals under 80 years of age and, therefore, eligible to enter a conclave, come from 65 countries, a result of Pope Francis' practice of naming several cardinals from countries that have never had one before.
Pope to hairdressers: Cut the gossip, highlight politeness
Christian hairdressers, beauticians and barbers can live their faith by being kind and courteous to their clients and cutting out the gossip and petty chitchat, Pope Francis said.
Churches padlocked, schools closed week after Sri Lanka attacks
Fears of suicide bomb attacks kept many Christians and Muslims away from churches and mosques for Sunday Mass and Friday prayers a week after the Easter bombings.
Magistrate denies motion to dismiss charges against plowshares activists
Magistrate Judge Benjamin Cheesbro of the Southern District of Georgia said in an April 26 ruling that the defendants, all Catholics, failed to show that the government violated their rights under the Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
Pope makes donation to help migrants traveling through Mexico
Pope Francis has donated $500,000 to assist migrants attempting to travel through Mexico, but who are increasingly being impeded by Mexican officials from reaching the U.S. border.
St. Patrick’s First Saturday Rosary Walk
Please join St. Patrick's in a neighborhood rosary walk around Rittenhouse neighborhood.
The Mother of God in the Divine Comedy
St. Patrick's Night Class presents a one-time lecture by Prof. Stephen Cordova, a look at Mary's role in Dante's Divine Comedy.
Bonhoeffer in Prison
A powerful theatrical performance based on the life and ideas of Dietrich Bonhoeffer. In his cramped prison cell in Berlin during WWII, German pastor and theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer awakens one night with fears of an uncertain future keeping him from sleep.
Blessed is She Brunch
A potluck brunch where we actually meet other Blessed is She sisters face to face. We talk with each other, share a meal, have small group / large group time, and pray with each other.