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Withholding donations to church fails to account for progress on abuse
Catholics' anger over the sexual abuse crisis is well deserved, but withholding funds from the church is not the right way to hold bishops accountable for a crisis that peaked decades ago.
Run for Life – 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run
5K Run for Life to benefit the Jeffersonville Center of A Baby’s Breath.
Mass Celebrating St. John Paul II Relic Enshrinement
St. John Cantius is honored and humbled to receive a First Class relic of the late Holy Father, Saint John Paul II. This relic – a vial of blood – will be permanently enshrined in St. John Cantius Church (main entrance located on Thompson Street above Orthodox Street) on Saturday, March 16, 2019 during the 5:00 PM Mass.
8th Annual Stand Up for Children Fundraiser Hosted by Regina Coeli Academy
All are invited to join the Regina Coeli Academy for an evening of complimentary wine, appetizers, and a dinner buffet. The evening will also include a silent auction and guest speaker R.J. Snell.
Georgetown University troubled by involvement in college scam
UPDATED - University officials found a former tennis coach's role in a widespread college admissions scandal "shocking." The scheme has also drawn in the Catholic-sponsored University of San Diego.
Cardinal Parolin urges Poland’s bishops to continue unity with pope
The Vatican secretary of state praised the Polish church's traditional closeness to Rome as key to its survival under hostile regimes, in a speech marking the centenary of the nation's conference of bishops and diplomatic ties with the Vatican.
Justice with pro-life leanings appointed to Mexico’s Supreme Court
Yasmin Esquivel was approved by the Senate March 12 and will serve a 15-year term on the high court. She received overwhelming support from the ruling MORENA party, while the traditionally Catholic-friendly National Action Party opposed the appointment.
Catholic officials want apology for ‘disgraceful’ Saturday Night Live skit
The initial groans from the audience during a "Saturday Night Live" skit when comedian Pete Davidson likened people who "support the Catholic Church" to R. Kelly fans were just a taste of the reaction this skit would receive from some Catholic officials.
Sean McMenamin keeps Irish roots firmly in Philly soil
The grand marshal of Philadelphia's St. Patrick's Day parade and Cheltenham resident came to the U.S. in 1966 seeking better prospects for work. The Irish people, he said, "are survivors. That is in our DNA.”
Hondurans, Nepalese will remain in U.S. under Temporary Protected Status
The Department of Homeland Security agreed March 12 to a temporary halt of a plan to end Temporary Protected Status for foreign nationals from Honduras and Nepal.