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CLINIC says South Sudan TPS extension should have included new arrivals
DHS Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen announced the TPS extension would cover only the 84 South Sudan refugees who currently benefit from the program and have been in the United States since Jan. 25, 2016.
Pittsburgh bishop details action plan in ‘The Church Healing’ pastoral
Pittsburgh Bishop David A. Zubik has released a five-point action plan in his pastoral letter, "The Church Healing," responding to what he heard from Catholics and non-Catholics in the diocese during listening sessions.
Creation at the Crossroads hosted by Sisters of the Redeemer
The Sisters of the Redeemer will host a 4 week faith sharing group beginning on March 11. The event titled Creation at the Crossroads will focus on answering Pope Francis’ call to care for our common home. The theme of the event explores God’s love for us as expressed through creation and answers the call […]
In time of turmoil, Man Up Philly keeps raising the bar
Now in its 11th year, the one-day conference to encourage Catholic men drew 1,500 to Neumann University, where they prayed and ate together, and heard former Eagles QB Ron Jaworski connect with his receivers.
Archbishop Chaput approves clerical changes in archdiocese
Three priests of the Philadelphia Archdiocese received changes of assignment, the archbishop announced March 11.
Voices From The Edge
Join us for a discussion on prison ministry, led by Adeodatus. Adeodatus is a support group run by the Augustinians for ex-inmates, for those struggling with addictions, and anyone who cares about their reintegration into society.
Possibility Maryland will legalize assisted suicide adds urgency to march
Hundreds turned out to make their presence felt in the streets of the state capital for the Maryland March for Life, in its 40th year and in the midst of a politicized climate in general and in particular, a heated Maryland General Assembly session.
As Mormons open temple in Rome, pope meets top leaders
In recent years Catholic leaders and those of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints have worked closely on many social projects such as promoting policies to support traditional families.
Pope Pius XII documents won’t resolve Holocaust questions, experts say
Two professors at St. Joseph's University applaud the Vatican's release of material relating to the wartime pontiff. But the 16 million pages will not "get inside the mind" of Pope Pius regarding the persecution of Jews.
Retreat day for mothers of children with disabilities
Fr. William Gillum, O.F.M.Cap. will direct a May 1 retreat for mothers and grandmothers who are raising children with disabilities, and for those who have adult children with disabilities.