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Mexican bishops confirm 152 priests removed for abusing minors
In a Feb. 12 statement, the Mexican bishops' conference published the preliminary figure, while promising, "We will continue with the effort to have a complete diagnosis of cases of child sexual abuse in Mexico."
Great expectations: Vatican abuse summit has key, realistic goals
All eyes and ears will be on the Vatican during an unprecedented gathering Feb. 21-24 to discuss the protection of minors in the Catholic Church.
St. Agatha-St. James hosts night with Emily Wilson
The popular singer, author and speaker will talk on Feb. 16 in University City about the blessings of life and cultivating gratitude to make space in our hearts for the voice of God.
Designer Bag Bingo to Benefit Our Lady of Czestochowa Young Group Poland Pilgrimage
On Saturday, March 23rd the OLOC Youth Group is hosting a Designer Bag Bingo at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa. All proceeds benefit the youth group Pilgrimage to Poland.
Silence, Suffering, and the Way of Beauty
The Collegium Institute presents: Silence, Suffering and the Way of Beauty: An Evening Conversation with Makoto Fujimura.
31st Annual Pennsylvanians for Human Life Banquet
Please join fellow pro-lifers in celebrating life from all across the Philadelphia area.
Symposium among events marking Mission San Diego’s 250th anniversary
Mission San Diego de Alcala marks the 250th year of its founding this year, and as part of a yearlong commemoration, the grounds of California's oldest church will be the site of a Scholars' Symposium in March.
New Mexico close to passing ‘most extreme bill in nation’ on abortion
New Mexico is one step closer to passing a bill that loosens the state's already liberal abortion laws and would erase virtually all abortion restrictions in the event that the landmark Supreme Court decision Roe v. Wade is overturned.
This year’s Lent could be just what struggling church needs
This set-aside time for prayer and reflection -- after all the church has been through in recent months -- could provide both a healing balm and a needed boost forward, some say.
German theologians say church restrictions threaten their credibility
Catholic theology faculties in Germany have accused the church of restricting their freedom and warned that theology's "scientific credibility" could be damaged by reinforced rules and procedures.