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Franciscan sister, native of Ireland, dies at 85
Sister Ursula Tisdall, O.S.F., left her home in Dublin and entered the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia where she served in education and pastoral care for 66 years.
Vatican leaps into the world of sports
The Vatican announced its plans to take a leap of faith into the wide world of sports with the creation of its first ever sports association.
Bette Parsons, loving mother and grandmother, dies at 93
Elizabeth Ann (Bette) Parsons grew up in West Philadelphia then married the love of her life, Don. They raised eight children in West Chester, instilling values of family and faith.
Bishops describe their retreat as inspiring, Spirit-filled
UPDATED - The time of prayer Jan. 2-8 at Mundelein Seminary at the University of St. Mary of the Lake near Chicago was planned largely in response to last summer's revelations of allegations of sex abuse that reached the highest levels of the U.S. church.
IHM sister dies at Camilla Hall, where she served for 50 years
Sister Mary Rosina Burns, I.H.M., cared for the elderly and infirmed sisters as a registered nurse at Camilla Hall since 1968, where she served until her death there in November. she was 78.
Sister Leona Tucker, one of 12 children, dies at age 95
A Sister of St. Joseph for 77 years, Sister Leona served for many years in the Philadelphia Archdiocese and the Allentown Diocese, where she was raised in a large family from Pen Argyl.
Sister of St. Joseph for 75 years dies at 94
Sister Marian L. Steiner, S.S.J., formerly Sister St. George, entered the congregation in 1943 and went on to serve in six dioceses, including the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
Trump signs law to pump $430 million into anti-human trafficking efforts
Nationwide efforts to confront human trafficking received a boost in the new year as President Donald Trump signed a bill reauthorizing federal expenditures for prevention and assistance programs across the federal government.
After drawn-out negotiations, Malta allows rescued migrants to disembark
Pope Francis had issued a public plea Jan. 6 for European governments to demonstrate "concrete solidarity" with the 32 migrants rescued Dec. 22 and 17 others rescued Dec. 29.
Retreat shows girls they’re ‘wonderfully made’
High school girls are invited to a retreat on the Theology of the Body offered Saturday to Sunday, Feb. 9-10, at St. Mary of Providence Center in Elverson, sponsored by the St. Peter Respect Life Committee.