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Survivor: Saints give solace in coping with effects of child sex abuse
A woman raised Jewish and abused as a kindergartener found in Catholic spirituality an aid to coping with the terrible things that can mutilate the human psyche. Now a Catholic, she knows the spiritual power of redemptive suffering and the value of tears.
Survivor: ‘Jesus is light that shows us way’ to stop sexual exploitation
"Child abuse is my childhood," said a woman who recounted years of being prostituted by her father. Today she leads a nonprofit helping to end exploitation. "Freeing people from slavery is what we do."
Portland archbishop’s pastoral letter calls for more chant in liturgy
Portland Archbishop Alexander K. Sample in a new pastoral letter said that only sacred music that is characterized by sanctity, beauty and universality "is worthy of the holy Mass."
IHM Sisters host Come and See Night
Young women contemplating a call to religious life can enjoy an ice cream social followed by Night Prayer on Feb. 15. Talk with the youngest IHM sisters as well as some of our wisdom figures.
English cardinal says people rely on modern slavery for cheap goods
Cardinal Vincent Nichols said that people often failed to realize how they were sometimes "part of the chain of supply and demand" that has led to an estimated 40 million people -- a third of whom are believed to be children -- trapped in slavery around the world.
Unemployed or underemployed? Join a retreat Feb. 17
Rod Colon, a career strategist and Theresa Hummel-Krallinger, a laughologist, will speak at the annual Joseph’s People Retreat at Malvern Retreat House. Sessions include how to make faith an asset in job struggles.
Family night at the Flyers to benefit Catholic Charities Appeal
See a special link to purchase tickets to the Philadelphia Flyers' Feb. 11 game against the cross-state rival Pittsburgh Penguins. Proceeds benefit the appeal as it aids local Catholic social service agencies.
World needs to be healed, not condemned, pope says
The pope held an audience at the Vatican Feb. 9 with professors and students of the Alphonsian Academy in Rome, a graduate school specializing in moral theology.
Indiana parish opens ‘Blessing Box’ as a gift to people in need
The pastor said parishioners are excited to help individuals and families in need through the stand-alone structure, filled with nonperishable food items and toiletries that anyone in need can access at any time of day.
Pope updates role, authority of auditor’s office as part of reform
As part of ongoing financial reform efforts, Pope Francis updated the role and authority of the auditor general's office, calling it the Vatican's "anti-corruption authority."