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Experts say Blessed Newman’s vision for education was binding faith, reason
Blessed Newman suggested letting students develop their basic intellectual faculties through the study of medieval subjects such as logic or grammar, and then progress to more specialized forms of knowledge once a unifying foundation has been firmly established.
Cardinal Tobin: New ‘Nostra Aetate’ moment needed from abuse summit
What took place during the Vatican II was "a revolutionary flourishing of a church of synodality, that is, one whose members move together with Christ, along a path guided by the Holy Spirit," Cardinal Tobin said. "I hope we will see this again at the abuse summit."
French bishops urge mobilization against increasing anti-Semitism
In Paris Feb. 19, some 20,000 people rallied against anti-Semitism, prompting President Emmanuel Macron to announce new measures against extremism.
Bambies alumnae present Bob Pantano dance party
Alumnae and friends of St. Huber's High School are invited to an April 27 dance party featuring oldies DJ Bob Pantano at Canstatter's in Northeast Philadelphia.
Clericalism, abuse of power, at heart of sex abuse crisis, cardinal says
The abuse crisis in the Catholic Church is a call for bishops to unmask the deep-seated clericalism that placed protection of the institution of the church above the sufferings of victims, Cardinal Salazar said.
Catholic Relief Services moves into new home in archdiocese
The staff of the Northeast-Mid-Atlantic office welcomed 65 guests to their new headquarters in a renovated convent at Nativity B.V.M. Parish in Media, as the parish pastor blessed the space Feb. 8.
Bishops at summit consider 21 action items to handle, prevent abuse
Pope Francis handed bishops and religious superiors points to consider for discussion in confronting the clerical sexual abuse crisis and the need to protect children in the church. Some survivors were unhappy with the list.
Sex abuse victims in archdiocese get $4 million in reparations
Of the $8.425 million authorized for payment, more than $4.5 million has been paid through Feb. 12, according to a new report by the independent program compensating victims of abuse by clergy in the Philadelphia Archdiocese.
After crisis, church will grow anew, says former head of Dominicans
The Catholic Church should not be afraid of crisis; through crisis, it will grow and spring new life, said Dominican Father Timothy Radcliffe.
Sinatra Centennial Orchestra plays the Lazaretto Ballroom
The April 5 concert will feature vocalist Sean Reilly, who will present "the tales behind the tunes" made legendary by singer Frank Sinatra.