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Irish bishops urge Catholics to ‘resist’ country’s new abortion law
Archbishop Eamon Martin of Armagh, Northern Ireland, who also is president of the Irish bishops' conference, said in a message to mark the legislation that the new law "in good conscience cannot be supported."
Mass, healing service inspire faithful at Malvern parish
Dynamic preacher Father James Blount, S.O.L.T., visited St. Patrick Parish before Christmas with a message of daily prayer to the Holy Spirit, source of healing. He offered relics and prayers long into the night.
Sisters of Life host holy hour of reparation
The Jan. 4 time of eucharistic adoration, which will take place at St. Malachy Parish in Philadelphia, is part of a first Friday devotion series in response to the clerical sex abuse scandal.
Sisters of Life host Epiphany celebration
The Jan. 6 gathering at St. Malachy's Church will begin with a 2 p.m. Mass, followed by carols and cookies.
Parishes set to pray for vocations in Holy Hours this Sunday
Twelve parishes will set aside time for parishioners to pray for vocations to the priesthood across the Philadelphia Archdiocese, following a program that identified about 75 young men who might make good priests.
Chicago lay movements gather to pray for U.S. bishops on retreat
More than 70 people attended Mass and adoration at the parish as part of a larger effort of the 21 lay movements active within the Archdiocese of Chicago to support the bishops. Each group is taking a day to have its members pray during the bishops Jan. 2-8 retreat.
Sister of Mercy teaches Italian cooking class
During a Jan. 9 class at Cranaleith Spiritual Center, Sr. Leslie Porreca, RSM, will share some of her favorites recipes from a recent trip to Italy, along with dinner.
St. Stanislaus offers virtual tour on the Holy Land
Deacon Tony Bellitto will share images and reflections from his pilgrimage to Israel at a Jan. 8 gathering.
German cardinal urges change in tradition ahead of celibacy discussion
In his homily at New Year's Mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady in Munich, Cardinal Reinhard Marx said the church must, "in light of the failure" surrounding the clergy sex abuse crisis, modify tradition in response to changing modern times.
Atlanta nurse helps others while her own immigration status is in limbo
Roxana Chicas' goal is to help farm workers and others avoid illnesses from working in the grueling sun.