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Religious persecution harms individuals, communities, official says
"The right to religious freedom blossoms or withers together with all human rights," Archbishop Ivan Jurkovic, the Vatican observer to U.N. agencies in Geneva, said.
Mainers help ease sting of winter heating costs for low-income families
Nineteen families received energy-saving window inserts as part of a project that brought together St. Joseph's College in Standish, Maine's only Catholic college, AmeriCorps volunteers and a local church.
Deacon’s faith journey perks up young adults at coffeehouse
Deacon John Lozano of St. Norbert Parish shared his journey from spiritual struggles to service at a recent talk for young adults in a Newtown Square cafe.
Nicaraguan bishops say they have not been invited to national dialogue
In a statement issued March 4, the bishops said Managua Cardinal Leopoldo Brenes, conference president, let it be known at the opening session of the dialogue Feb. 27 that both sides would have to issue letters inviting the church to participate.
Diocese of Columbus releases list of clergy with credible abuse claims
In releasing a list of clergy who have served in the Diocese of Columbus and have been credibly accused of sexual abuse of a minor, Bishop Frederick F. Campbell said he shares with "the faithful of our diocese sorrow, sadness and anger over such behavior."
Speaker says word games by Planned Parenthood hide reality of abortion
"The biggest scam in our society today is that we are allowing a conversation about abortion to happen without making people define what an abortion is."
Talk focuses on transforming anger
Augustinian Father James Paradis will lead an evening of thoughtful understanding of anger, its causes and its effects, at the National Shrine of St. Rita of Cascia, Philadelphia.
Ohio quintuplets continue school tradition in a way not seen before
When it comes to upholding tradition and pride in a particular school, the Whalen family of suburban New Albany takes a back seat to no one.
Holy Hour for Life with Knights of Columbus at Cathedral
All are welcome to attend a Holy Hour for Life at our beautiful basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedralon Saturday April 6th Start time is 730PM. The holy hour will be celebrated by Father Dennis Gill, the rector of the basilica.
Staff welcomes Philadelphia’s new Ukrainian Catholic leader
New Metropolitan-Archbishop Borys Gudziak received a warm hello -- and traditional gifts and bread, salt and sunflowers -- when he visited the chancery of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia March 1.