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Upstart Bishop McDevitt turning heads in Catholic League
The Lancers won only four Catholic League games last year. With nine contests remaining this year, the team has already won four. John Knebels looks at the turn around, and other action in boys basketball.
Catholics find flourishing faith life in Muslim UAE, where pope to visit
Catholics from around the world living in the United Arab Emirates are waiting with great anticipation for Pope Francis' Feb. 3-5 visit, the first papal trip to the Arabian Peninsula.
Pope makes day trip to cloistered Poor Clares in Umbria
Pope Francis visited the monastery of Santa Maria di Vallegloria in Spello, about 100 miles north of Rome, to encourage the sisters and to share prayer, the Eucharist and a meal with them.
Vatican communications reform adds staff to Vatican press office
The Vatican Dicastery for Communication created new roles within the press office of the Holy See as part of its media reform and reorganization.
Holy Cross Sisters help Ugandan women resist domestic violence
Holy Cross Sister Semerita Mbambu said the order introduced the effort in the hope of reducing, even ending, violence against women and girls. Many women facing domestic violence in their marriages or relationships have been rescued.
Ukrainian Catholic leader sees new possibilities for ecumenism
The formal recognition of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine brings "a wind of hope" that new opportunities will be created for dialogue and concrete cooperation in the search for Christian unity, said the head of the Ukrainian Catholic Church.
St. William Parish hosts acclaimed classical guitarist in concert
Charles Mokotoff, described by The New York Times as an "exceptional" artist, will perform on Jan. 20 as part of the parish's monthly music and arts series.
St. Katherine of Siena hosts ‘Stand Up for Life’ rally
The Jan. 20 gathering rally, which marks the 46th anniversary of the Roe v Wade decision, will feature inspiring messages from young adult leaders in the pro-life community.
Pope will go to Romania calling for unity, focus on the common good
The theme of the visit is "Let's walk together," and the trip logo shows a group of faithful gathered together with an image of Mary behind them, representing her protection over "the people of God in Romania," the Vatican said.
St. John Chrysostom presents musical celebration of MLK Day
The Jan. 20 concert, which is open to all, will feature gospel choirs from Chester and Wallingford in a gathering of song, faith and fellowship.