Archive for November 12, 2011

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Visitation of saint's relics draws Catholics in NJ

It has been more than 150 years since St. John Neumann – then the 4th bishop of Philadelphia – crossed... Read more

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By Kevin J. Jones

New Catholic iPhone app ‘ignites’ prayer communities

A new iPhone app called “Ignio” is designed to help Catholics deepen their faith by featuring a digital flame that... Read more

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Dawn Eden: Penn State scandal a reminder of abuse victims’ needs

The Penn State sex abuse scandal is a time both to remember the harm done by abuse and to help... Read more

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By Michelle La Rosa

Senate requests details on HHS denial of grant to bishops

Twenty-seven U.S. senators requested information on how the Department of Health and Human Services graded applicants for anti-trafficking grants and... Read more

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Vatican official urges calm in theology of the body debates

Bishop Jean Laffitte, secretary of the Pontifical Council for the Family, said it is important for scholars of Pope John... Read more

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