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Morning with Thomas Merton: Reflections on ‘Original Unity’
Throughout his many writings, Merton reminds us of our “original unity” by looking thorough the lens of childhood. Dr. Virginia Rattigan will present this talk March 9 at Daylesford Abbey.
Baltimore archdiocesan board creates policy on allegations against bishops
At the bishops' request, the review board, which assists the Archdiocese of Baltimore with child protection efforts, created a Bishop Reporting Initiative to ensure proper reporting of allegations against bishops, believed to be the first of its kind in the nation.
With Zimbabwe in turmoil over fuel hikes, archbishop calls for restraint
Three people, including a police officer, died in Jan. 14 protests that followed President Emmerson Mnangagwa's announcement of a more than 150 percent rise in the fuel price.
Cardinal Wuerl acknowledges he knew of one accusation against predecessor
Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl, Washington's retired archbishop, apologized Jan. 15 for what he called a "lapse of memory," clarifying that he knew of at least one abuse allegation against former U.S. Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick, but he had "forgotten" about it.
Britain in ‘amazing political mess’ over Brexit, English bishop says
UPDATED - Bishop Philip Egan prayed for divine guidance after the House of Commons overwhelmingly rejected the withdrawal agreement struck between Prime Minister Theresa May and the European Union.
Catholics must continue seeking pardon for anti-Judaism, pope says
A few decades of respectful Catholic-Jewish dialogue pale in comparison to "19 centuries of Christian anti-Judaism," Pope Francis said, so Catholics must continue to ask forgiveness and forge new bonds of respect and friendship with the Jewish community.
West Catholic Girls High School 50th Reunion Class of 1969
West Catholic Girls High School 1969 50th Reunion will be held on Sept. 15, 2019 at Drexelbrook Manor House.
Catholic scientist to lecture on ‘Quantum Spirituality’
Dr. Michelle Francl-Donnay will address the intersection of science and religion in the annual Phyllis Martin Lecture May 5 at Daylesford Abbey.
‘Hallelujah Anyway: Rediscovering Mercy’
Join a discussion of this book, which reminds us how to rise above and grow in difficult times, with the pure, always-available power of mercy -- at Daylesford Abbey.
‘Called to Community: The Life Jesus Wants for His People’
The discussions around this book are an invitation to explore the many facets of community — that unity with God in Jesus that gives birth to a oneness in the Spirit, which we call the church.