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Philadelphia’s St. Joseph Center serves immigrants, is ‘ready for any good work’
More than 20 years ago, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Philadelphia were dreaming of a way to help the many Albanian and other East European immigrants who were moving to the area.
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Catholics lament voter rejection of school choice initiatives in 3 states
Proposed school choice initiatives in three states — Colorado, Kentucky and Nebraska — appear to have been defeated at the ballot box in the Nov. 5 general election.
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US bishops’ conference president calls for prayer, unity following the 2024 election
The president of the USCCB is calling for prayer and unity, following the nation's general election.
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Marist polls Rust Belt; election aftermath worries; bishops back faithful voting
Vice President Kamala Harris has a slight lead over former President Donald Trump in all three Rust Belt swing states, a new Marist Poll found.
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The ‘month of the dead’ brings its own strange refreshment
Those of us who have experienced the death of a loved one, even if we believe that she or he has gone to a better place, still find ourselves struggling with the parting. It's hard to let go.
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Albany Diocese hosts US premiere of ‘Groomed,’ written and performed by abuse survivor
An award-winning, one-man play that made its U.S. public premiere in the Diocese of Albany was a breakthrough event, but not for reasons one might associate with a night at the theater.
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Pope condemns Israel’s attack, calls for end to ‘barbarity’