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Prayers offered for victims of Ukraine war, calls for peace renewed
Archbishop Borys Gudziak of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia joined Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory of Washington Sept. 21 for an ecumenical prayer service to remember those killed in Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and to heal the war-ravaged nation.
Pro-life advocates must ‘not grow complacent,’ says bishop
With abortion regulation now back at the state level, the defense of human life requires renewed "effort, prayer and advocacy," said Philadelphia Auxiliary Bishop John McIntyre at a Sept. 25 Mass to kick off Respect Life Month.
FBI arrest of Pennsylvania pro-life leader called ‘horrendous stunt’
The Sept. 23 indictment of King's Men founder Mark Houck for violating a federal act on abortion clinic access was meant "to intimidate pro-lifers," said Tom Stevens, president and CEO of the Pro-Life Union of Greater Philadelphia.
Delco parish celebrates its 70th anniversary
The pews at St. John Chrysostom Parish in Wallingford were filled with faithful for a Sept. 11 anniversary Mass followed by family fun. The parish also released a video for the occasion.
Jewish holidays a chance for Catholics to reflect on shared values, says professor
With their calls to reflection and repentance, Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur invite Catholics to consider the Jewish roots of their own faith, said Philip Cunningham of Saint Joseph's University.
Faithful recall late bishop as ‘priest who loved God’ and everyone he met
Tributes have poured in for retired Philadelphia Auxiliary Bishop Robert P. Maginnis, who was laid to rest Sept. 22, having "walked the talk" of Christian discipleship throughout his life and ministry.
A fast-moving season for Catholic League sports
So far, there have been no significant upsets in any of the league's sports, but several athletes are basking in early successes while bracing for challenges on the horizon.
Bishop Robert Maginnis, ‘gentle shepherd, loving priest,’ laid to rest
Archbishop Nelson Pérez was the principal celebrant at a Sept. 22 funeral Mass that drew hundreds of mourners to the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul.
San Juan archbishop struggles with slow communications following Fiona
The hurricane hit Puerto Rico Sept. 18, knocking out power to the island and leaving millions without "electricity or internet or water," said Archbishop Roberto González Nieves.
Fifty years after martial law, Filipinos gather to recall heroes, martyrs
At a Sept. 21 ecumenical service in Manila, church leaders honored the memory of priests, pastors, religious and laity who were tortured and killed during the brutal regime of President Ferdinand Marcos Sr.