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Legacy of Life Open House

Come visit the Legacy of Life Pregnancy Resource Center in Bristol and learn how they are saving lives after mothers change their mind when it comes to abortion.

Young Adults: Praise & Worship Holy Hour

Come and praise Our Lord at Eucharistic Adoration in Philadelphia's Miraculous Medal Shrine, followed by refreshments and a fellowship gathering in the Lower Shrine.

Diocese concludes inquiry of French priest’s martyrdom

Father Jacques Hamel was killed July 26, 2016, when two men stormed a church in Saint-Etienne-du-Rouvray near Rouen while he celebrated Mass.

Don’t waste time talking to the devil, pope says at Angelus

When responding to the devil's temptations during his 40 days in the desert, Jesus "does not enter into dialogue, but responds to the three challenges only with the Word of God," the pope told pilgrims gathered in St. Peter's Square.

New York court rules prelate’s remains should be transferred to Peoria

Bishop Daniel R. Jenky of Peoria announced "with great joy" March 5 that the New York State Supreme Court's Appellate Division ruled 5-0 that the remains of Archbishop Fulton Sheen should be transferred from New York to the Peoria Diocese.

Maryland House approves bill to legalize physician-assisted suicide

The bill, which passed with a 74-66 vote, would allow adults with six or less months to live to obtain a prescription for life-ending drugs if a doctor has verified that the person requesting the drugs has the capacity to make the decision for himself or herself.

New location found for migrant respite center in Brownsville Diocese

McAllen city commissioners had voted Feb. 11 to give the center 90 days to vacate the building it was using to provide temporary shelter for immigrants who cross from Mexico into the United States but who have been released by federal authorities.

Abuse summit results in recommendations for diocesan best practices

The Leadership Roundtable was officially formed in 2005 by lay, religious and ordained leaders to help the church address the abuse crisis and promote best practices and accountability in all areas.

North Carolina bills would widen ability to investigate child sex abuse

The proposals, labeled the Sexual Assault Fast reporting and Enforcement Child Act, or SAFE Child Act, gained early support from a Republican and Democrat lawmakers.

Hunger, brain drain, disruptions: Church working to help Venezuelans

Catholic Church leaders in Venezuela say a peaceful transfer of power from embattled President Nicolas Maduro to a transitional government, probably led by National Assembly president Juan Guaido, is the best hope for the crisis-wracked country.