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11th Annual Man Up Philly Conference
All men are invited to join Catholic men from throughout the Archdiocese on March 9 at Neumann University’s Mirenda Center. Ron Jaworski and author Matthew Kelly are featured speakers.
We Thirst – Christian Reflections on Addiction
All are invited to experience an inspirational and educational series that fosters mercy, faith, hope and love. Expand your knowledge and your heart through these sessions!
Young adult Discipleship Night at St. Catherine’s, Horsham
On the first Thursday of each month the parish will host an event for Catholics in their 20s and 30s beginning with Mass, then refreshments and a nationally broadcasted talk with local discussions.
Faith, Fellowship, and Coffee!
Join St. Norbert's Young Adults at Burlap and Bean in Newtown Square for their latest coffeehouse event featuring a discussion on discipleship Deacon John Lozano followed by a Q&A.
Religious people are happier, broad study suggests
A new Pew Research study of people in 35 countries, embracing Catholicism, Orthodoxy, Protestantism, Islam and eastern religions, indicates happiness is tied to being religiously active.
Cardinal Bo: Myanmar church has ‘zero tolerance’ approach to sexual abuse
Cardinal Bo said he was not certain he would be at the Vatican's summit on protection of minors in the church Feb. 21-24, because he is not president of a national bishops' conference; he is, however, president of the Federation of Asian Bishops' Conferences.
Ex-agents in Poland face charges for framing Blessed Jerzy Popieluszko
Polish prosecutors have charged three former communist secret police agents with attempting to frame Blessed Jerzy Popieluszko before they abducted and murdered him.
Young adults on retreat pause for prayer, study of church reformers
About 50 young adult Catholics gathered last weekend in Philadelphia to share prayer and reflection on two huge questions confronting Catholics today: Why stay Catholic? And do I really need the church?
Pope looks back 800 years to St. Francis’ dialogue with Muslim sultan
The anniversary has special meaning in the United Arab Emirates, which Pope Francis will visit Feb. 3-5. It is served by the Capuchin Franciscans, who urge getting to know "Muslims and people of all faiths as fellow travelers."
India’s Supreme Court rejects bail for nun held seven months, not charged
The 61-year-old nun was arrested along with a staff member at the home following complaints that the staff member accepted money from a childless couple to give them a baby and then failed to do so.