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500 religious leaders join Standing Rock Sioux in opposing oil pipeline
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By Dennis Sadowski Catholic News Service Posted November 7, 2016 WASHINGTON (CNS) — When Sisters Aine O’Connor and Kathleen Erickson heard a call …
Pope appoints Cardinal-designate Tobin as new archbishop of Newark
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UPDATED – WASHINGTON (CNS) — Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Archbishop John J. Myers of Newark, New Jersey, and named …
Peruvian Catholics celebrate devotion at St. William Parish
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Director of Religious Education for St. William’s, Immaculate Heart Sister Bernadette Taraschi, chats with participants prior to the procession. …
In initial vote, majority of D.C. Council supports assisted suicide bill
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By Richard Szczepanowski Catholic News Service Posted November 3, 2016 WASHINGTON (CNS) — The District of Columbia City Council Nov. 1 moved one …
Clinton ahead among Catholics in poll; Latinos, white women lead way
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By Mark Pattison Catholic News Service Posted November 2, 2016 WASHINGTON (CNS) — Catholics are giving a decided edge to Hillary Clinton, as she …
Catholic Church never likely to ordain women, pope says
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Pope Francis answers questions from journalists aboard his flight from Malmo, Sweden, to Rome Nov. 1. (CNS photo/Paul Haring) By Cindy Wooden …
Mother Teresa upheld as the human face of eternal hope at U.N.
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By Beth Griffin Catholic News Service Posted September 13, 2016 UNITED NATIONS (CNS) — St. Teresa of Kolkata was described as the human face of …
Black Catholics from across eastern U.S. fill St. Cyprian Church
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Celebrating the Mass are, from left, Auxiliary Bishop Joseph Perry of Chicago, Deacon William Bradley of the archdiocesan Office for Black Catholics …
Funds sought this weekend for victims of Louisiana flooding
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For all Masses this weekend, Sept. 17-18, all parishes in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia are invited to contribute to a special collection to …
Creole Mass at St. William Church, Philadelphia
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Worshipers of Haitian descent in Northeast Philadelphia prayed in their Creole language at a Mass Sunday evening, Aug. 7.
In remembrance of them: St. Isaac Parish honors 9/11
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The congregation and first responders prayed at Mass and at a bell-ringing ceremony on Sunday in memory of all the people who lost their lives in the …
Orlando shooting’s youngest victim memorialized at West Catholic HS
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Akyra Murray, who just recently graduated from West Catholic Preparatory High School, was the youngest victim of the Orlando nightclub shooting June …
Regina Coeli Academy hosts big-name speakers to boost classical education
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Syndicated radio host Laura Ingraham (left) poses with Regina Coeli Academy eighth grader Anna Castagno, first place winner for Regina Academies …
Sacred Heart, southern-most parish in archdiocese, marks 100 years
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Sacred Heart Parish in Oxford just closed out its 100th anniversary with a Mass celebrated by Archbishop Charles Chaput on June 5. In so doing, he …
Archbishop outlines dangers from Pa. bill on statutes of limitation
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The following letter by Archbishop Charles Chaput, or a similar letter signed by archdiocesan pastors, was read or made available in all 219 parishes …
Catholic newcomers to Philadelphia raise their prayers — not only in English
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On any given weekend in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, Mass is celebrated in 20 different languages, not counting English. According to statistics …
Sales of illegal guns, and the boys they kill, focus of city prayer service
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Jose, age 16. Maurice, age 15. Justin, age 7. The long line of more than 100 T-shirts stretched out and around the corner of the chain link fence by …
‘Lightning’ of autism strikes twice, but faith helps couple cope
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The Milligan family includes, from left, Conor, Steve, AnnMarie and Jack. Becoming a parent is a life-changing experience, and new mothers and fathers …
Obama directive on transgender access to facilities ‘deeply disturbing’
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WASHINGTON (CNS) — The Obama administration’s May 13 directive on transgender access to bathrooms “that treats ‘a student’s gender identity as the …
People of faith must advocate for religious liberty, says House speaker
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WASHINGTON (CNS) — People of faith have the responsibility to “advocate for their faith,” not only through good works, but on spiritual realms — one …
Study of women deacons won’t be first, but might answer questions
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Bishop William F. Murphy of Rockville Centre, N.Y., is seen delivering a homily March 18 at St. Agnes Cathedral in Rockville Centre. Bishop Murphy in …
Catholic-run home for refugee minors opens in Bensalem
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One of the nine current residents of Romero House, which can accommodate up to 12 refugee minors, follows along to the blessing ceremony for the …
Join Philadelphians for history as Mother Teresa becomes a saint
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The canonization of Blessed Teresa of Calcutta on Sept. 4 is shaping up to be the hottest ticket in Rome since the installation of Pope Francis on …
Suspects arrested in alleged plot against Vatican, Israeli embassy
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By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service Posted April 29, 2016 VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Italian authorities arrested six suspects who allegedly …
Catholic vote not as monolithic as it once was, but still important
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By Dennis Sadowski Catholic News Service Posted April 28, 2016 Voting patterns show Catholics vote much like the rest of America, with minor …
Ryan says he was ‘wrong’ about views on poor in latest talk at Georgetown
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By Kurt Jensen Catholic News Service Posted April 28, 2016 WASHINGTON (CNS) — House Speaker Paul Ryan apologized for his earlier criticism of …
Secrets abound in ‘Mother’s Day’ but pretentions are clear
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By Kurt Jensen Catholic News Service Posted April 28, 2016 NEW YORK (CNS) — Nearly everyone in the sprawling ensemble comedy “Mother’s Day” (Open …
Would-be football coach will be a new priest this May
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Mark Cavara poses with his mother, Noreen Cavara, after his 2015 ordination as a transitional deacon at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary. (Sarah …
Parish’s oldest member honored in her church
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Members of Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Parish in Limerick celebrated the 100th birthday of the oldest member of the parish, Josie Drop, during the …
Delco’s other national champs: Neumann makes it two straight titles
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Neumann University brought home its second consecutive national championship in roller hockey on April 9 after defeating the University of Nevada at …