St. Ignatius food pantry volunteer Gloria Ayres has been helping feed her West Philadelphia neighbors at the site since 2002. (Photo by Sarah Webb)

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Parish volunteers can ease new ‘SNAP gap’ food aid woes

Recipients of federal food aid now must stretch their monthly benefits over 40 days rather than 30, thanks to the government shutdown. Often families must choose between food and medical care. But church agencies are helping.

Speaker Emily Wilson impresses women, men at Penn Newman

Comparisons to others, coveting what others have and developing a mindset of gratitude were at the heart of Saturday night’s discussion at the University of Pennsylvania's Newman Center, where 150 enjoyed the Catholic speaker's talk.

Illinois doctor: Newman miracle depositions were ‘spiritual experiences’

The proposed miracle that God worked through the intercession of Newman in 2013 involved a local mother who faced life-threatening complications during her pregnancy but suddenly recovered when she prayed to the English cardinal for help.

Dolan: Church loves, welcomes pregnant women, is ‘honored’ to serve them

In a robust demonstration that actions speak louder than words, New York Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan Feb. 18 introduced representatives of six church-related organizations that help pregnant women in need.

Blaming homosexuality for abuse of minors is distraction, victims say

UPDATED - People must stop using homosexuals as scapegoats for the sexual abuse of children, two male survivors of abuse by priests told reporters.

Catholic League girls’ hoops squads see narrow paths to victory

Most of the teams competing in the playoffs were separated by only a single game in the regular season standings. Not surprisingly, the quarterfinal games packed suspense, reports John Knebels.

Lenten choral Vespers at Old St. Joseph’s Church

The March 31 prayer service will include performances of the antiphons and psalms appointed for the day, as well as ensemble selections and organ music by Brahms and Buxtehude.

Spirituality Under the Dome

Morning nurturing your spirituality with Anne Kertz Kernion on "Neuroscience and Well-Being: How Spirituality Affects Our Health and DNA. Anne is the owner/artist of Cards by Anne, an inspirational card company founded in 1986.

Addiction Mass

Addiction mass for those suffering from addiction or have a loved one who suffers from addiction.

Philippine bishop: Duterte’s drug war is ‘illegal, immoral and anti-poor’

President Rodrigo Duterte ran for office promising a crackdown on drug use, and since he took office in 2016, rights groups say more than 20,000 people have been killed in extrajudicial killings, mostly carried out by the country's police.