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On the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks in the United States on Sept. 11, 2001, New York Archbishop Ronald Hicks recalls the faith that helped people through that da...

For most Philadelphia Catholic League students, the first week of September signals the end of summer vacation and the beginning of another school year.

For fall athletes, however, summer ends considerably earlier.

Official fall practices began Aug. 17, approximately three weeks bef...

The Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul will mark the 50th anniversary of its designation as a Minor Basilica by Pope St. Paul VI with a Solemn Mass on Sunday, Sept. 13 at 11 a.m.

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez will be the principal celebrant of the liturgy, which commemorates a significant milestone in the history...

Human beings are astonishingly good at apologizing without actually admitting we’ve done anything wrong. You’ve heard them. You may even have given a few. I have. Some could teach graduate seminars on the subject.

“Sorry if anyone was offended.” Translation: I’m not sorry. I’m merely sorry your emotional ego couldn’...

On the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez called on the faithful to pray for those who continue to mourn loved ones lost that day and to work toward unity rooted in faith and hope.

In a video message marking the anniversary, Archbishop Pérez reflected on the attacks...