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Thank you for subscribing to this newsletter from CatholicPhilly.com, vol. 3, no. 76. Please forward it to a friend, and remember this newsletter represents only a sampling of the content posted every day on CatholicPhilly.com -- visit us often!
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At the ordination liturgy Saturday, May 16, Archbishop Charles Chaput told the newly ordained priests to become like Jesus, the Good Shepherd, who “leads us, feeds us and protects us.” See more scenes from the ordination.
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See the detailed list of 59 changes of assignment for priests in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, including pastors, parochial vicars, administrators and newly ordained priests.
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Father Alex Gibbs, a newly ordained priest, walked away from the Catholic faith at Temple University. That’s also where he found it again before finding his vocation, too.
See our series of profiles on the men.
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Religious freedom violations not only occurred worldwide last year but the world also witnessed “violence masquerading as religious devotion,” according to a report by a U.S.-based organization.
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A retired archbishop and papal nuncio to Egypt helps teach the Quran to Muslims and Christians because it can help them deepen their faith and inspire them to see God in new ways.
See more National News.
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Warm weather on the Mediterranean Sea means human traffickers are doing a brisk business with migrants. Nine times as many people have died on the journey this year over last.
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Despite reports in the Italian press that Blessed Teresa of Kolkata’s canonization will occur Sept. 4, 2016, a Vatican spokesman said the date is only hypothetical and cannot be confirmed.
See more World News.
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Women can be appointed heads of some offices of the Roman Curia, Pope Francis said, but more important, they must be listened to. He also urged bishops to take on “Christ’s attitudes" and encourage lay people in their vocations in the church.
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Writer Michelle Francl-Donnay reminds of an ancient practice to help us chew on the word of God, and let it penetrate us.
See more in Spirituality.
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An editorial points out the shameful campaign against Pope Francis and his letter on the environment even before its release. Belittling the pope is wrong, and we’re better than that.
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“I made a mistake.” If we all used those words more often, the world might be a happier place, says writer Erick Rommel.
See more in Commentaries.
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The sequel story of a college a capella group fails at humor by belittling women. It’s out of tune with what should be a wholesome anthem for self-improvement and achievement.
See more in Culture.
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