(Gloucestercitynews.net)(Dec. 11, 2019)--While church attendance seems to be declining, and a mental health crisis is rising, many people may not realize the many benefits of attending church. Almost 20% of Americans report having no religious... Read more →
A Nativity Scene was erected in a church yard. An abandoned dog was looking for a comfortable, protected place to sleep. He chose baby Jesus as his comfort. No one had the heart to send... Read more →
press release/Dec. 8, 2019 Reverend Monsignor Joseph L. Logrip was placed on administrative leave and his priestly faculties were restricted in January 2019 following an allegation that he sexually abused a minor in the early... Read more →
by Bill Donahue | The Catholic League Catholic League president Bill Donohue comments on Nancy Pelosi’s response to a reporter’s question: As House Speaker Rep. Nancy Pelosi was leaving her press conference today, reporter James... Read more →
PHILADELPHIA PA--The Archdiocese of Philadelphia is proud to announce that Pope Francis has bestowed Papal Honors upon 10 individuals for their exceptional service to the Catholic Church. One individual will receive the Benemerenti Medal; four... Read more →
Written by Peter G. Sánchez/The Diocese of Camden As Camden Catholic’s Christian Leadership students gathered in class last month, all eyes were on Father Edward Kennedy. The part-time Director of Catholic Identity, critiquing students’ recent... Read more →
Written by Mary Beth Peabody/The Diocese of Camden Daniel Jarsen is ready to give the Thanksgiving placemat he made to his new pen pal, Mr. Cole. The placemat has a cornucopia that shows all Daniel... Read more →
Children and families who benefit from Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s (CSS) Beautiful Beginnings and Beautiful Parenting Programs will get a boost thanks to a recent diaper drive marking Respect Life Month.... Read more →
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia is proud to announce that Pope Francis has bestowed Papal Honors upon 10 individuals for their exceptional service to the Catholic Church. One individual will receive the Benemerenti Medal; four will... Read more →
Mary’s Cupboard, a ministry of Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (CSS), will package and distribute Thanksgiving meals for nearly 50 families in need. Monday, November 25, 2019 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.... Read more →
By Steve Bittenbender | The Center Square HARRISBURG, PA--The Pennsylvania Senate on Wednesday voted, 27-22, to advance legislation that would ban abortions in cases where a fetus has been diagnosed with Down syndrome in spite... Read more →
PHILADELPHIA, PA--Mercy Hospice, a ministry of Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, has been selected by Catholic Charities Appeal (CCA) and The Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia (CFGP) as its official #GivingTuesday beneficiary.... Read more →
Catholic League president Bill Donohue comments on the results of a new survey on religion conducted by the Pew Research Center: The Pew Research Center has released a survey on religion’s role in society that... Read more →
Gloucestercitynews.net (Nov. 18, 2019)--Religion and spirituality often go hand in hand, but a lot of people are often unsure regarding the individual meaning of both of these concepts. A person who is not religious may,... Read more →
November 2019 Science teacher Patty Barse was asked to talk about how she is able to do more with her middle school students. Here she is with some of her eighth graders, getting ready for... Read more →
November 2019 Kevin Reilly, a former Special Teams captain for the Philadelphia Eagles, speaks at the Man Up South Jersey Men’s Spirituality Conference, held Nov. 9 at Paul VI High School, Haddonfield. Photo by Mary... Read more →
ARCHBISHOP CHAPUT’S WEEKLY COLUMN “Having trivialized the past by equating it with outmoded . . . fashions and attitudes, people today resent anyone who draws on the past in serious discussions of contemporary conditions or... Read more →
Catholic League president Bill Donohue comments on a victory in Wisconsin that atheists are deploring: By a vote of 64-30, the Wisconsin Assembly has voted to call the Christmas tree in the state Capitol rotunda... Read more →
Catholic League president Bill Donohue comments on recent attacks against the Salvation Army: No organization, religious or secular, does a better job of helping the poor and the homeless at Christmastime than the Salvation Army.... Read more →
November 2019 Catholic League president Bill Donohue comments on the way racism has been politicized: Racism, true racism, is being devalued, and nothing contributes to its dumbing-down more than its promiscuous invocation. Being called a... Read more →
To mark Veterans Day, Pope John Paul II High School (PJP) in Royersford (Montgomery County), will host retired United States Marine Corps four-star General Anthony C. Zinni. He will address attendees with this topic: Leadership... Read more →
Catholic League president Bill Donohue comments on a report released this week on a conference on clergy sexual abuse: On June 14-15, over 50 persons, most of whom were Catholic, assembled at Georgetown University for... Read more →
Posted on October 24, 2019 Posted By: Maria Categories: Latest News Written by Mary McCusker “I didn’t really even think about people in prisons until I had a family member who ended up behind bars,”... Read more →
The first weekend of November All Souls Day ceremonies will be held on Saturday, November 2, and Catholic Cemetery on Sunday, November 3. During this week-end, the public is invited to visit one of the... Read more →
November is the time the Catholic community is especially mindful of our beloved dead. Our faith assures us that the bond of joy and love we shared in life does not end with death. As... Read more →
Catholic League president Bill Donohue comments on a campaign to silence Attorney General William Barr: Faithful America, a radical secularist entity, has initiated an ethics complaint against Attorney General William Barr (photo). It is asking... Read more →
Archbishop Charles J. Chaput Archdiocese of Philadelphia Philadelphia’s plan to create a safe (illicit) drug injection site, which received legal clearance from a federal court earlier this month, is saddening – but not surprising. The... Read more →
The four recipients of the Saint Luke Award presented at the 20th annual White Mass and reception for Healthcare Workers are, from left, Robert A. Leonetti, DMD; Father Robert B. Matysik; Lisa Papp, RN, APN-C;... Read more →
PHILADELPHIA, PA (October 23, 2019)--Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (CSS) along with The Office for Life and Family’s Walking Together Philly ministry will hold a “Hope and Healing” interfaith prayer service asking... Read more →
Contextual Background PHILADELPHIA, PA (October 21, 2019)--In May 2019, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia announced that four churches located in the Port Richmond section of Philadelphia would merge with effective date of July 1, 2019. Saint... Read more →
Recently at Gate of Heaven Cemetery a beautiful statue of Our Lady of Grace was placed atop of the columbarium. The purchase of the statue, now a focal point in the cremation garden section, was... Read more →
October 18, 2019 Catholic League president Bill Donohue comments on the rise in youth suicide: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that young people (ages 10-17) experienced a 56 percent rise in suicide... Read more →
October 11, 2019 Catholic League president Bill Donohue comments on what Democratic candidates for president had to say about religious liberty in the October 10 televised debate: There was a time, not long ago, when... Read more →
PHILADELPHIA PA--Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (CSS) along with The Office for Life and Family’s Walking Together Philly ministry will hold a “Hope and Healing” interfaith prayer service asking for the intercession... Read more →
October 11, 2019 Catholic League president Bill Donohue comments on the spike in Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs): We have an STD crisis on our hands, one that many elites continue to misunderstand. The Centers for... Read more →