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European Catholic justice and peace groups urge action to protect rights
Catholic justice and peace commissions have called for greater attention to social justice across the European Union, urging political leaders to take steps to curb food waste, arms exports and multinational abuses.
Court OKs law ending state funding of Planned Parenthood Medicaid services
In an 11-6 vote, the court overturned a ruling last year by a three-judge panel of the court that the funding ban violated the due process rights of Planned Parenthood affiliates.
Researcher: Difference between ‘considering leaving’ and ‘leaving’ church
"There is a substantial difference between considering leaving and leaving. It is also the case among those who do leave, some come back," said Mark Gray, director of Catholic polls and a senior research associate at the Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate.
Brother priests mark 60th year of ordination with Mass — and a snowstorm
For 60 years of priesthood, no amount of snow has stopped Fathers Leonard and Martin Siebenaler from celebrating Sunday Mass at their respective parishes.
Constantia performs Lenten choral works
St. William Parish in Philadelphia will host the acclaimed ensemble at a free March 17 concert featuring music by Mozart, Tallis and Pergolesi.
Do less not more this Lent, advises local prof
St. Joseph's professor James Caccamo believes people should rethink adding new projects for self-improvement during Lent, and instead take quiet time and unplug from "things that we become obsessed with."
Marian statue visits local homes, thanks to ‘travel agent’ parishioners
A statue of Our Lady of Fatima has been making the rounds in Philadelphia-area homes for 50 years, encouraging the rosary among family and friends. Dedicated people schedule the one-week visits.
7th graders invited to tour archdiocesan high schools
The annual Seventh Grade Visitation Day on Wednesday, March 20 gives invites students to spend a day meeting students and faculty, and participating in activities at any of the 17 archdiocesan high schools.
AbbeyFest Concert Series kicks off March 21 in Drexel Hill
Headlining the show with three featured artists March 21 at Bonner-Prendergast High School is Unspoken, a soulful pop band joined by North Point InsideOut and newcomer Caitie Hurst.
Calif. moratorium on death penalty draws praise
UPDATED - Since Gov. Gavin Newsom's order is temporary, San Francisco Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone urged using the time for "civil dialogue on alternatives." L.A. Archbishop Jose Gomez called it "a good day for our country."