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Nebraskans’ faith, community spirit stronger after floods, priest says
Even in midst of this disaster that hit farming communities so hard, people are not giving up, especially on their faith.
Bridesburg parish welcomes relic of St. John Paul
St. John Cantius in Philadelphia, home to a vibrant Polish community, received a lock of the late saintly pontiff's hair March 16. Parish priests have been asked "to take the relic to those who are sick," said Father Joseph Zingaro.
Book Circle: The Ninth Hour by Alice McDermott
Join us at Cranaleith Spiritual Center for a reading and discussion of the national best seller, The Ninth Hour by Alice McDermott.
Pro-Life Night at the Shrine
Join us for a Pro-Life Night Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa, Doylestown, PA on Saturday, April 13 at 6:00 pm.
Scouts on retreat make rosaries for U.S. military
The retreat held March 16 at Daylesford Abbey was sponsored by the archdiocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting. The rosaries the Scouts assembled will be brought to their annual Mass May 4.
Neumann U honors religious leadership with newly named halls
Previously known as Living and Learning Centers I, II and II, the residence halls at the university were renamed Flynn Hall, Cunningham Hall and O’Neill Hall for the former Franciscan sisters who led the university.
Professor with local ties leading Theology of the Body talks
Peter J. Colosi, formerly a professor of moral theology at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, is an organizer of “Defending and Promoting Human Dignity in a Secular Age” this June in the Netherlands.
Belarus bishop cites government curbs on foreign priests, nuns
A Catholic bishop in Belarus has accused officials of arbitrarily denying residence and work permits to visiting Catholic priests and nuns, when the country still lacks enough people to serve in ministry.
District attorney joins parishioners for listening session on abuse crisis
A top law enforcement official joined about 100 people at a Catholic parish in Minnesota to discuss the pain caused by the clergy sexual abuse crisis and to promote healing and restoration of trust in the church.
Royal College of Physicians adopts neutral policy on assisted suicide
UPDATED - The professional body for doctors in the U.K. dropped its traditional opposition to assisted suicide, despite a poll that found a majority of its members remain opposed to the practice.