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Temporary Protected Status extended for nationals from four countries
The Department of Homeland Security has filed notice that it is extending Temporary Protection Status for foreign nationals from El Salvador, Nicaragua, Haiti and Sudan until Jan. 2, 2020.
New court battle not likely to set clear path for religious symbols
Previous rulings alone might not necessarily pave a way forward because by the justices' own admission, the court has not always been clear on its stance on religion in public life.
First Fridays at St. Charles Seminary
The March 1 holy hour will include eucharistic adoration, contemporary praise and worship, traditional chant and silent prayer, followed by light refreshments.
Villa Maria Academy student spells it like it is
After her second consecutive win at the Chester County Spelling Bee on Feb. 13, eighth grader Jordi DeJong is headed for the national finals in June.
Championship goes to clutch-shooting Carroll in OT
The Patriots won their first Catholic League girls' basketball title since 2012 with an overtime win over Archbishop Wood. In the highly competitive league, it surprised no one that the final went an extra period.
Irish Night at Good Shepherd Catholic School
The March 2 event will feature Celtic rock band Galway Guild and and Irish dancers, along with dinner, drinks and raffles. Proceeds will benefit the school's students.
Roman Catholic takes 2nd straight CL crown, 4th in 5 years
The Cahillites came out fast and furious and never seriously struggled, winning the Catholic League boys’ basketball title over La Salle, 64-50, Feb. 25. It was the 32nd league title all time for the defending state champs.
Green Bay Diocese will remove name of former bishop from Cathedral Center
In a Feb. 23 letter to parishioners, Bishop Ricken said the removal of Bishop Wycislo's name from the building is part of the diocese's response to the clergy sexual abuse crisis.
Ladies of Helena Communion Breakfast
Kathleen McCarthy -- author, Catholic radio broadcaster, Catholic lay evangelist and retreat director -- will speak at St. Helena Church in Blue Bell March 3 on the theme, "Come as You Are."
Swiss bishops, religious orders strengthen abuse reporting mandate
Just a few days after the Vatican summit on child protection and clerical sexual abuse, the bishops' conference and major religious superiors of Switzerland adopted new guidelines, which include mandatory reporting of all allegations to the police.