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For Sister Carol Keehan, faith and health care go together
Sister Keehan, who has been CHA's leader for the past 14 years and has been an advocate of promoting health care access for all, is retiring at the end of June.
Jesus’ love does not use labels, pope tells young detainees in Panama
Just like the Pharisees, many today shun Jesus' merciful love toward sinners and prefer to use labels that stigmatize a person's past, present and future, Pope Francis said.
Catholic group joins suit over federal detention of immigrant youth
The Catholic Legal Immigration Network has joined in a class-action lawsuit filed on behalf of the more than 10,000 children currently being held by the Trump administration in detention centers across the country.
Search for Christian unity is making progress, Vatican official says
Despite some new tensions and continuing struggles to overcome centuries of division, "practically the whole of Christianity is in a process of advancing beyond the controversies and competition of the past, toward greater understanding, trust and solidarity," said Bishop Farrell.
Theology on Tap: Role and Vocation of Women
The young adults of St. Thomas of Villanova Parish will host a talk on women with St. Charles Borromeo Seminary Professor Kelly Anderson on Thursday, Jan. 31.
Marriage Encounter hosts weekend retreat in Doylestown
The Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend, starting Feb. 8, helps couples learn a new communication technique and rediscover their hopes and dreams for their marriage.
First Friday devotion, veneration of St. John Vianney’s heart
Join the St. Charles Borromeo Seminary community Friday, Feb. 1 for an evening of prayer, music and fellowship in the presence of the incorrupt heart of St. John Vianney, patron of diocesan priests.
Come and See Retreat with the Mercedarian Friars
The weekend visit allows individuals who have been discerning a religious vocation as a priest or brother to experience the Mercedarian community in Philadelphia first hand.
Candlemas Eve with Philadelphia Chapter Order of Malta
Join us to bid a final farewell to Christmastide on the eve of Candlemas.
Panama mosque offers free water to World Youth Day pilgrims
While hundreds of vendors sold water to the thirsty, the Muslim community at the oldest mosque in Panama City gave it away for free near a banner that said, "Welcome Pilgrim Friends."