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Court decision clears way for reuse of St. Laurentius Church
A state court opinion may have paved the way for the sale of the crumbling Catholic church in the Fishtown section of Philadelphia, and its possible restoration and conversion into apartments.
Pioneering Navy pilot recalled for her humility, love of faith and family
Capt. Mariner was an aviation pioneer who broke through the ranks of the all-male military aviator corps to become the U.S. Navy's first female attack-jet pilot.
Prepping for major Masses, cathedral choirs nurture the faithful
Charlene Angelini, the archdiocesan director of liturgical music, says the Cathedral's adult and children's choirs are ready for their busy season, starting with a March 3 feast day Mass for St. Katharine Drexel.
Oakland bishop: Publishing priest-abusers list an ‘act of contrition’
The Diocese of Oakland, which serves two California counties in the East Bay area, published Feb. 18 a list of priests, deacons and religious brothers who have worked in the diocese and been credibly accused of abuse, dating back to the diocese's founding in 1962.
Following unrest in Haiti, CRS weighs how best to ramp up services
Catholic Relief Services operations began returning to normal following more than a week of unrest by Haitians frustrated by government corruption and high inflation.
Supreme Court to hear oral arguments on 2020 citizenship census question
The court agreed Feb. 15 to take on this case -- Department of Commerce v. New York -- without following the normal procedure and waiting for action from the federal appeals court.
City schools close early ahead of Wednesday’s expected snow
Archdiocesan officials made the call to close all Catholic high schools and parochial schools in Philadelphia as two to four inches of snow and ice were expected on Feb. 20. Suburban schools will follow local districts.
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.