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Vatican summit to help nations lagging on abuse policies, Jesuit says
Only about half of the national bishops' conferences in the world have adopted complete, Vatican-approved guidelines for handling accusations of clerical sexual abuse and promoting child protection.
TSA workers hit by shutdown receive archdiocesan help
Catholic social agencies donated pallets of food items to some 750 federal security workers based at the Philadelphia airport. Many live on tight budgets, and with the government shutdown, times are particularly hard.
Giving up Anxiety for Lent
You are invited to join us in "Giving up Anxiety for Lent". Catholic Radio Host and Author, Gary Zimak will lead the day discussing how God wants us to turn our fears and anxieties over to Him.
Ash Wednesday Day of Reflection
Fr. James McGuinn will direct this special day including Mass, distribution of Ashes, Reconciliation and special talks.
Domenica Retreat for Women
Kathleen McCarthy will direct this unique women's retreat utilizing the theme, "Embracing the Lord's Peace in Turbulent Times."
Valentine Twilight Evening of Reflection
Damon and Melanie Owens will deliver an inspiring talk entitled, "Joyful Ever After: Getting the Marriage You Want from the Marriage You Have."
Tolerance-plus: Pope in Abu Dhabi will build on relations with Muslims
When Pope Francis visits Abu Dhabi Feb. 3-5, he will visit a land where interreligious tolerance is mandated by law; while Catholics in the United Arab Emirates count their blessings for that, the pope is expected to nudge for something more.
Australia delegation makes pre-WYD stops at March for Life, Guadalupe
Australia's biggest pro-life challenge is euthanasia. A couple of states have already legalized the practices, and advocates of physician-assisted suicide would like to alter the law so that medical professionals "legally be required to cooperate" with any euthanasia wish.
Vatican releases guidelines to help church fight human trafficking
The Vatican has created a set of pastoral guidelines to inspire and improve the church's work in addressing the crime of human trafficking and the care of its victims worldwide.
Panelists talk about fighting abortion, ‘resisting a throwaway culture’
Abortion not only goes against the dignity of every living being and is rooted in violence and misogynistic notions of male superiority, but political solutions, in the current divided climate, can be troublesome as well.