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Pope accepts resignation of Philadelphia Ukrainian Catholic archbishop
WASHINGTON -- Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Archbishop Stefan Soroka of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia and has appointed Auxiliary Bishop...
Encyclical draws connections necessary to coherent opposition to abortion
NEW YORK -- Even if one acknowledges that our new cultural moment finally allows "Humanae Vitae" ("Of Human Life") to be heard and discussed...
Salvador’s Blessed Romero canonization probably in Rome in October
WASHINGTON -- During an April 11 homily in Washington, Salvadoran Archbishop Jose Luis Escobar Alas said the canonization of Blessed Oscar Romero will "probably"...
Vatican announces consistory to approve canonizations
VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis will preside over a consistory to approve several canonizations, the Vatican announced.
The May 19 consistory, which the Vatican announced...
At annual convention, Catholic educators reminded of missionary roles
CINCINNATI — Nearly 5,000 Catholic school educators and administrators attended the National Catholic Educational Association Convention and Expo at the Duke Energy Convention Center...
Quebec bishops ponder possibility of married priests
QUEBEC CITY — The Catholic bishops of Quebec have discussed the possibility of ordaining married men to priesthood.
During a conference dedicated to the future...
In Canada, prayers, tears for victims of junior hockey tragedy
HUMBOLDT, Saskatchewan (CNS) -- Crying, hugging and shaking their heads in grief, the people of Humboldt gathered at the local hockey arena April 8...
Body and soul: Personal trainer promotes exercise as way to honor...
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SAN DIEGO -- The catechesis that personal trainer Jordan Friske provides during every workout session is no mere afterthought.
From his...
‘Amazed, grateful and in awe’
Even after more than 40 years as a priest I find myself amazed and surprised in the ministry. The amazement comes from the types...
The priesthood: A ministry not my own
The most meaningful day of my priestly career began with a call from a former student. Her grandmother had been lying in bed at...