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Catholic Leaguers pack list of Pa.’s best football players
The 2018 all-state football team as chosen by Pennsylvania’s high school sports writers includes 12 athletes from five different Philadelphia Catholic League schools -- with six members of champion St. Joe's Prep.
Jesuit to remain as House Chaplain in new Congress
Father Patrick J. Conroy, whom former Speaker of the House of Representatives Paul Ryan sought to oust in 2018, will remain in his post as chaplain of the legislative body as the 116th session of Congress begins.
Catholic advocates outline legislative goals for a new Congress
Several Catholic organizations have recalibrated their priorities in light of a new, divided Congress, with Democrats taking control of the House and Republicans slightly increasing their heretofore razor-thin edge in the Senate.
Vatican: Investigation underway of bishop accused of abuse, misconduct
The Vatican press told reporters in a note Jan. 4 that accusations of sexual abuse against Bishop Gustavo Zanchetta, 54, emerged in the "autumn" of 2018.
British report scolds Indian government over religion-based violence
The Dec. 31 report, titled "Commentary on the Current State of Freedom of Religion or Belief" said anti-conversion laws in seven of India's states are used to threaten Muslims and Christians.
Dog’s job at Oregon Catholic hospital: Comforting kids in emergency room
Wrangler doesn't have an MD and he can't write prescriptions, but he works hard to help children who are injured or ill and often scared.
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.