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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.
Parishes set to pray for vocations in Holy Hours this Sunday
Twelve parishes will set aside time for parishioners to pray for vocations to the priesthood across the Philadelphia Archdiocese, following a program that identified about 75 young men who might make good priests.
Chicago lay movements gather to pray for U.S. bishops on retreat
More than 70 people attended Mass and adoration at the parish as part of a larger effort of the 21 lay movements active within the Archdiocese of Chicago to support the bishops. Each group is taking a day to have its members pray during the bishops Jan. 2-8 retreat.