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	WOMEN RELIGIOUS GATHER TO PRAY AND REMEMBER THEIR DECEASED 12/03/2019 Bishop Persico offers Mass, homily
	PENNSYLVANIA, NEW JERSEY BISHOPS SPEND THANKSGIVING WITH POPE 12/02/2019 Bishop Lawrence Persico participates in papal meeting during visit to Rome
	MOST AMERICANS SUPPORT LIFE IN PRISON OVER DEATH PENALTY, SAYS NEW POLL 12/02/2019 Gallup releases data marking shift in opinions
	NCYC GOES FROM ROWDY TO REVERENT FOR BLESSED SACRAMENT, POPE'S MESSAGE 11/25/2019 Youth from 145 dioceses, including Erie, gathered in Indianapolis for three days of prayer and celebration.
	BISHOP PERSICO MEETS CATHOLIC YOUNG ADULTS AT BREWERIE 11/25/2019 This year's final Theology on Tap provided insights into bishop's activites
	FAITH FORMATION TEAM OFFERS 'A SEAT AT THE TABLE' 11/25/2019 Hospitality and inclusivenes at the heart of faith formation
	UPDATE: U.S. BISHOPS EXAMINE CHALLENGES FACED BY CHURCH, SOCIETY 11/18/2019 Bishops gathered in Baltimore for Annual General Assembly
	PASTORAL AGAINST RACISM IS STARTING CONVERSATIONS, HEALING, BISHOPS TOLD 11/18/2019 Racial justice was topic of recent Loftus lecture at Gannon University
	POPE CALLS ON LEADERS, TECH GIANTS TO PROTECT CHILDREN ONLINE 11/18/2019 Pope addresses online exploitation of children
	MISSION: FRIENDSHIP 11/18/2019 Dioceses are connected by 50 years of friendship and a Skype connection
	DIA DE LOS MUERTOS 11/18/2019 November is a month to remember those who have died
	WORLD REMEMBERS 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FALL OF BERLIN WALL 11/11/2019 Historic moment remembered by Catholics and others who suffered during decades of Communist dictatorship
	IN COURT BRIEFS, CATHOLIC LEADERS URGE SUPREME COURT TO KEEP DACA IN PLACE 11/11/2019 Catholic leaders join groups that have filed friend-of-the-court briefs supporting the DACA program.
	#iGIVECATHOLIC TO DEBUT IN DIOCESE OF ERIE ON GIVING TUESDAY 11/10/2019 New initiative to help parishes, schools, ministries
	MEADVILLE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN VOCATION EVENT 11/04/2019 St. Mary of Grace Church hosts event for National Vocation Awareness Week
	U.S. BISHOPS SET TO BEGIN THEIR 'AD LIMINA' VISITS TO ROME 11/04/2019 Pope Francis will receive reports from bishops of every diocese.
	UPDATE: AHEAD OF 2020 ELECTION, CAMPAIGN STESSES WHY CIVILITY IS IMPORTANT 11/04/2019 The public is encouraged to sign a "civility pledge."
	PCC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PROVIDES INSIGHTS INTO HIS WORK ON BEHALF OF PA BISHOPS 11/04/2019 Eric Failing offers his take on serving in Harrisburg
	SPEAKER SHARES DETAILS OF ENCOUNTER WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT 10/29/2019 Word of Life event features David Mangan, partipcant in 1967
	PANEL: 'NONES' MAKE UP BIGGER PERCENTAGE OF POPULATION THAN EVER BEFORE 10/28/2019 Fordham Center on Religion and Culture event focuses on the changing demographic of the church.
	CARING FOR COMMON HOME REQUIRES DEEP ECOLOGICAL CONVERSION, SYNOD SAYS 10/28/2019 Synod of Bishops for the Amazon recommends a "dialogue of wisdom."
	TEEN MASS: 15 YEARS OF CELEBRATION 10/21/2019 Worshipppers of all ages gathered to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the TEEN Mass at Blessed Sacrament Church, Erie.
	LAGUNA PEOPLE ARE AN EXAMPLE OF PERSEVERANCE IN FAITH, ARCHBISHOP SAYS 10/21/2019 Baltimore Archbishop Lori highlights the "beautiful expressions of faith of the Laguna tribe."
	A GROUP OF SYNOD FATHERS RENEWS THE 'PACT OF THE CATACOMBS' 10/21/2019 Following in the footsteps of some of the Council Fathers in 1965, a group of participants in the Synod on the Amazon goes to the Catacombs of Domitilla to reaffirm the preferential option for the poor.
	HUNDREDS PARTICIPATE IN ERIE'S ANNUAL ROSARY WALK 10/21/2019 March reaches quarter-century mark
	ELECTIONS, CULTURE AND CONSCIENCE 10/14/2019 Eric Failing, executive director of the Pennsylvania Catholic Conference, will speak at Gannon University
	MISSIONARIES FROM THE DIOCESE OF ERIE SHARE EXPERIENCES AT RECEPTION FOLLOWING MASS FOR EXTRAORDINARY MISSION MONTH 10/14/2019 Local missionaries serve around the world
	CATHOLIC MOBILIZING NETWORK MARKS 10TH ANNIVERSARY WITH FORWARD PUSH 10/14/2019 Groups honors efforts of advocates
	POPE AT CANONIZATION MASS; NEW SAINTS "KINDLY LIGHTS" IN THE GLOOM OF THE WORLD 10/14/2019 Pope Francis canonizes five new saints
	SERRA CLUB RECOGNIZES ALTAR SERVERS FOR DISCIPLESHIP 10/07/2019 Father Michael Polinek and the Serra Club encourage youth involvement in the church
	IN AMAZON, MISSION WORK CHANGED, BUT STILL MEANS ACCOMPANYING SUFFERING 10/07/2019 During the Amazon Synod and Extraordinary Mission month, the needs of the Amazon region are highlighted.
	MASSES, TRIPS, WATCH PARTIES TO MARK CARDINAL NEWMAN'S CANONIZATION 10/07/2019 The canonization of Cardinal Newman focuses student attention on his legacy to higher education.
	JENNIFER WALLACE NAMED NEW PRINCE OF PEACE CENTER CEO 10/07/2019 Longtime CEO Joe Flecher set to retire
	'79 GANNON GRAD DONATES $1 MILLION TO CREATE CYBER LEARNING CENTER 09/30/2019 Alumni gift will benefit the Erie Comunity and student experience at Gannon University.
	SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISI'S LEGACY OF COMPASSION AND TRANSFORMATION 09/30/2019 Popular saint's message remains relevant for all Christians.
	"ABOMINABLE" IS ANYTHING BUT 09/30/2019 DreamWorks' new animated film promotes prosocial values.
	'BAPTISED AND SENT': POPE DESIGNATES OCTOBER AS MISSION MONTH 09/30/2019 Mission month highlights Christian obligation to share the Gospel.
	'CHRIST OUR HOPE: IN EVERY SEASON OF LIFE' 09/30/2019 U.S. bishops' committee on pro-life activities announces year long theme.
	GANNON UNIVERSITY HOSTS "SEND SILENCE PACKING" EXHIBIT 09/23/2019 Backpack exhibit aims to reduce stigma of mental illness
	OUR MOTHER OF SORROWS MEMORIAL INSPIRES PRAYER 09/23/2019 Parishes offer devotions both public and private
	A FATHER TO CHILDREN NO ONE WANTS 09/23/2019 Missionary Father Renato Chiera is moved to "see the face of Jesus" in children in crisis.
	WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE PRAYER? IRISH ASKED AT PLOUGHING CHAMPIONSHIPS 09/23/2019 Irish Bishop uses agriculture fair for evangelization.
	MASSACHUSETTS BISHOPS URGE 'SUBSTANTIAL' STEPS TO PROTECT ENVIRONMENT 09/23/2019 BISHOPS REFLECT ON NATURAL BEAUTY IN THEIR STATE AS GOD'S GIFT
	VOCATIONS DIRECTOR SUMMITS MOUNT KATADHIN 09/17/2019 Vacation provides mix of adventure, fellowship
	POPE IN MOZAMBIQUE, MADAGASCAR AND MAURITIUS: JOY, HOPE AND RESPONSIBILITY 09/12/2019 Memories and messages marking Pope Francis’ Apostolic Journey to Mozambique, Madagascar, and Mauritius.
	PRELATES SAY FEELING OF STRIFE, ENMITY SIGNAL 'CRISIS OF COMPASSION' 09/12/2019 Cardinal O'Malley and Archbishop Wester reflect on the complexities of responding to immigration strife.
	UPDATE: NASSAU ARCHBISHOP ASSESSES POST-HURRICANE CHALLENGES IN BAHAMAS 09/12/2019 Archbishop Patrick C. Pinder reflects on the human toll of hurricane Dorian.
	ST. MARTIN CENTER EARLY LEARNING CENTER AWARDED PRE-K COUNTS PROGRAM 09/12/2019 Educational opportunities for preschool children are expanded through Pa. Dept. of Education Grant
	ON 9/11, POPE GREETS VATICAN, MUSLIM LEADERS PROMOTING WORLD PEACE 09/12/2019 Pope Francis and Muslim leaders develop "Document on Human Fraternity for World Peace and Living Together
	MEMORIES OF 9/11 ATTACKS LINGER FOR FORMER FIRE DEPARTMENT CHAPLAIN 09/10/2019 Annual anniversary creates time to pause, reflect
	HOW THESE COLLEGE FRESHMEN FOUND THE FAITH THROUGH FRIENDSHIP 09/05/2019 College students find faith through community
	WHAT DOES A JUST ECOMONY LOOK LIKE? ONE BISHOP REFLECTS 09/05/2019 Bishop Frank Dewane reflects on labor practices in light of Catholic social teaching.
	CATHOLIC EDUCATION COLLECTION TO BE HELD SEPTEMBER 14-15 09/05/2019 The second collection at all Masses will aid faith formation programs throughout the diocese.
	NEW CARDINALS: POPE'S CHOICES STRESS DIALOGUE, CARE FOR POOR 09/05/2019 Pope Francis announces consisitory on October 5 to create new cardinals.
	GREAT CATHOLIC MUSIC ONLINE SERVICE TO PAY TRIBUTE TO ST. LOUIS JESUITS 08/30/2019 Music available prior to homecoming concert
	DIOCESAN CELEBRATIONS HONOR LONG-MARRIED COUPLES 08/30/2019 Bishop offers Masses in DuBois, Erie
	FROM THE EDITOR Journeys reveal history, God 08/29/2019 Faith magazine editor Mary Solberg shares her thoughts on the convergence of the spirit on our travels.
	Deacon adds Minor League usher to resume Deacon Ray Sobina serves as usher for Erie SeaWolves 08/29/2019 Deacon adds Minor League usher to resume
	Whether Yanks win or lose, priest remains big fan Msgr. Richard Siefer offers a peek at his "Yankees Universe" shrine 08/29/2019 Msgr. Richard Siefer loves the Yankees and his "Yankees Universe" shrine.
	UPDATE: POPE, BISHOPS URGE ACTION TO SAVE BURNING AMAZON RAINFOREST 08/29/2019 Pope Francis and bishops speak out regarding global impact of wildfires in the Amazon
	Catholics Overcoming Infertility Catholic couples in the diocese find hope through church's teachings on sexuality 08/27/2019 Church teaching provides hope to couples experiencing infertility.
	NEW ORLEANS' WOMEN RELIGIOUS DONATE 25 ACRES FOR FLOOD CONTROL PROJECT 08/20/2019 Sisters of St. Joseph in New Orleans use property devastated by hurricane Katrina for storm water control and flood management
	UPDATE: SUSTAINABLE LAND USE URGED TO EASE GROWING THREATS TO FOOD, WATER 08/19/2019 Friars in formation make commitment to sustainable land use after service program in Appalachia and South America
	THE GRAND JURY REPORT: ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY 08/14/2019 Bishop Lawrence Persico publishes letter to the people of the Diocese of Erie
	UPDATE: SCIENCE PROJECT HELPS TOWN IN KENYA 08/12/2019 Colorado girl's science project has worldwide impact
	TOBIN: LETTER REMINDS PRIESTS CHRIST'S 'JOY, HOPE' CONSTANTLY 'BORN ANEW' 08/09/2019 New Jersey Cardinal praises Pope Francis' letter of gratitude and support for priests
	CATHOLIC FOUNDATION OFFERS NEW EVANGELIZATION GRANTS 08/08/2019 Funding available to parishes and diocesan offices for evangelization efforts. Deadline Sept. 20
	SPIRITUALITY JUST 'TIP OF ICEBERG' FOR AIRPORT CHAPLAIN ALWAYS ON THE GO 08/07/2019 Priest at JFK consoles, offers hospitality.
	VATICAN OFFICIALS AMONG CHURCH LEADERS AT MEDJUGORJE YOUTH FESTIVAL 08/07/2019 Pilgrims attend festival at site in Bosnia-Herzegovina.
	FAITH FORMATION: THE SEASON OF LISTENING HAS BEGUN 08/04/2019 A more in-depth look at the new members of the faith formation team.
	CALIFORNIA CATHOLICS URGED TO PRAY FOR DEFEAT OF MEDICATION ABORTION BILL 08/03/2019 RU-486 could find its way into college health centers if law is signed. Our Lady of Guadalupe is called upon to intervene.
	N.J. BISHOP SAYS SUICIDE LAW SHOWS 'UTTER FAILURE' OF GOVERNMENT, SOCIETY 08/03/2019 Medical Aid in Dying for the Terminally Ill Act which legalizes assisted suicide is a grievous offense and devalues human life.
	HUSH HOUR: SPIRITUALITY OF SILENCE IS A JOURNEY TOWARD GOD, PRIEST SAYS 07/31/2019 Capuchin priest gifts Pope Francis with icon of Our Lady of Silence.
	DID APOLLO 11 MISSION MAKE ORLANDO'S FOUNDING BISHOP THE BISHOP OF THE MOON? 07/26/2019 How will the Church provide for the faithful who inhabit the moon in the future?
	CHURCH IN PUERTO RICO OFFERS 24-HOUR PRAYER ENCOUNTER AMID PROTESTS 07/25/2019 Bishops call for prayer during time of instability.
	YOUNG ADULT LEADERS GATHER FOR POST-SYNOD DISCUSSION 07/25/2019 Young adults keep momentum going after synod.
	UPDATE: FAITH LEADERS DECRY ICE DEPORTATIONS, SAY ACTION CAUSES FEAR 07/18/2019 As Trump administration enforces immigration laws, Cardinal DiNardo emphasizes compassion and dignity
	AS ETHIOPIA WORKS FOR REFORM, CHURCH TRIES TO SUPPORT PEOPLE IN MANY WAYS 07/18/2019 Catholic Church leads peace and reconciliation during transition and unrest in Ethiopia
	50 YEARS ON, MOON LANDING STILL GENERATES A WISTFUL SENSE OF WONDERMENT 07/08/2019 Anniversary of lunar landing sparks excitement for future discoveries
	POPE MEETS PUTIN; TWO LEADERS TALK ABOUT UKRAINE, SYRIA, VENEZUELA 07/08/2019 Putin honors Pope Francis at meeting with gift of art
	WITH MIRACLE CONFIRMED IN SHEEN CAUSE, PLANS FOR BEATIFICATION CAN BEGIN 07/08/2019 Pope Francis has approved the miracle attributed to Archbishop Sheen and will move forward with beatification
	ARCHBISHOP'S REMAINS MOVED TO PEORIA; SAINTHOOD CAUSE IS REOPENED 07/03/2019 Archbishop Fulton Sheen, a trailblazer who used television and ratio to evangelize the world, is finally on his way to canonization.
	CALMING CONSCIENCES: POPE GIVES SEAFARER CHAPLAINS SPECIAL POWERS 07/03/2019 Priests ministering to seafarers now have permission to grant absolution which would normally be reserved for a bishop or the Vatican.
	MEAN GIRLS ON THE SOCCER FIELD 06/29/2019 A commentary on female players using the soccer field to mock the Catholic Church and the culture of life.
	NATIONAL HONORS PRESENTED TO DIOCESAN COMMUNICATIONS STAFF, BISHOP 06/27/2019 Team garners 15 awards from Catholic Press Association
	ERIE BISHOP FEATURED IN NATIONAL PUBLICATION 06/27/2019 Summer 2019 edition of Content Evangelist focuses on communications and healing
	VATICAN WOMEN'S SOCCER MATCH CANCELED AFTER PROTESTS 06/27/2019 Newly formed women's soccer team forfeits first match after opposing team members use their bodies to make a statement against the culture of life.
	INSTITUTE HELPS PRIESTS, SEMINARIANS BE 'BETTER INSTRUMENT' OF GOD'S LOVE 06/26/2019 Erie priest among the instructors
	FAITH FORMATION: WHAT'S NEXT? 06/23/2019 An interview with Deacon Steve Washek
	LISTENING, MENTORING KEY TO KEEPING YOUNG ADULTS, SAY CHURCH WORKERS 06/21/2019 Young adults need those who are 'radically faithful and committed to being fruitful' to walk with them and allow them to be part of the larger conversation.
	QUEBEC GOVERNMENT PASSES CANADA'S STRICTEST SECULARISM BILL 06/21/2019 Residents and religious leaders shocked and saddened by new law limiting religious freedoms
	Learning to navigate 'deeper waters' of priesthood 06/19/2019 Diocesan priest writes book about how priests can navigate priesthood more effectively
	BISHOPS APPROVE THIRD-PARTY REPORTING SYSTEM; TO BE IN PLACE BY MAY 31 06/15/2019 A system, approved by the USCCB, will be in place next year so that complaints against bishops could be made confidentially.
	MITIGATE GLOBAL WARMING, SPARE FURTHER INJUSTICE TO POOR, POPE SAYS 06/15/2019 Pope speaks to a group of energy and oil executives, global investors, to encourage action to mitigate global warming.
	CHURCH SHOULD FOCUS ON GETTING 'NONES' BACK, BISHOP BARRON SAYS 06/14/2019 Bishops focus on reaching millennials and those who are no longer connected to a parish through the means of social media
	ERIE SERRA CLUB HONORS OUTSTANDING DEACON, LAY PERSON, PRIEST AND RELIGIOUS OF THE YEAR 06/07/2019 Annual dinner at Gannon also launches new presidency for the organization
	5,000 KM ON FOOT: THANKS BE TO GOD 06/06/2019 They walked for over 7 months, from Paris to Jerusalem, without a penny in their pockets. A pilgrimage in search of God, made up of encounters, the discovery of others and of self.
	PROTECTING SEAL OF CONFESSION CALLED ESSENTIAL FOR CIVILIZED SOCIETY 06/05/2019 The seal of confession is integral to the sacrament so that the penitent may feel confident in entrusting their sins to the confessor.
	Permanent deacons ordained for Diocese of Erie Bishop describes diaconate as 'vital ministry' 06/04/2019 Four men are ordained permanent deacons for the 13-county diocese
	FORMER ARMY SOLDIERS REUNITED AFTER 50 YEARS SHARE FAITH, MEMORIES 06/02/2019 Two veterans share more than their military experiences, they are connected by Our Lady of Guadalupe
	COME JULY 1, KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS GET A NEW LOOK AFTER 79 YEARS 06/02/2019 Capes and plumed chapeaus will be replaced by jackets and berets for Knights of Columbus Color Corps
	'WE ARE NEXT' 06/02/2019 Local representatives return to Erie after funeral of humanitarian Jean Vanier
	God, family & beer Straub Brewery taps into faith 06/01/2019 147-year-old family brewery in St. Marys taps into faith
	'Five gallons of heaven' Parish creates craft beer 06/01/2019 Erie area parish creates new craft beer,
	Theology on Tap energizes young adults 06/01/2019 Young adults share faith over beer
	Truth in Charity (June) -- A message from Bishop Lawrence Persico Say 'yes' to new faith opportunities 06/01/2019 Bishop Persico encourages others to seize faith opportunities
	VIRGINIA WOMAN MAKES WHIMSICAL WIGS FOR CHILDREN EXPERIENCING HAIR LOSS 05/24/2019 Children suffering hair loss find joy in the gift of a crocheted wig from the Magic Yarn Project.
	SURVEY OF WOMEN IN BIBLE STUDY SHOWS THEY HAVE LESS STRESS, MORE PATIENCE 05/24/2019 Participants of
	CATHOLIC CHARITIES WEIGHING RESPONSE TO VIOLENT MIDWEST STORMS, FLOODING 05/24/2019 Bishop of Jefferson City asks for prayers and assesses the needs of residents affected by devastating storm on May 22
	VATICAN OFFICIALS SUPPORT CONTINUED CARE OF MAN IN VEGETATIVE STATE 05/22/2019 Church officials speak out in support of providing a French man in a vegetative state with basic nutrition and hydration.
	A SAINT FOR OUR TIMES 05/19/2019 Vanier was a champion for people with intellectual disabilities and touched countless lives with message of love.
	ENCOUNTER 05/19/2019 Patrice Swick heads to El Paso for first-hand encounter with the border
	NEW YORK RELIGIOUS LEADERS ENDORSE BILL TO END SOLITARY CONFINEMENT 05/18/2019 The Human Alternatives to Long-Term Solitary Confinement Act will seek to make change in order to protect an inmate's basic human dignity while protecting society
	NOT RULING ON APPARITIONS, POPE ALLOWS PILGRIMAGES TO MEDJUGORJE 05/14/2019 Parish and diocesan organized pilgrimages to Medjugorje permitted with the understanding that no decision has been made on the authenticity of the apparitions.
	CATHOLIC CHARITIES' ANNUAL FUNDRAISER CELEBRATES SUCCESSES 05/12/2019 Master gardener Michael Bailey receives Helping Hands Award
	AS EXECUTION LOOMS, CASE FOR CLEMENCY HINGES ON AN ACT OF FORGIVENESS 05/09/2019 A mother whose daughter was brutally murdered supports clemency for killer; from execution on May 16 to life in prison.
	POPE FRANCIS, THE CATECHIST, AND THE IRREPRESSIBLE JOY OF CHILDREN 05/08/2019 Children from Bulgaria receive their First Holy Communion from Pope Francis
	GoERIE'S FACEBOOK LIVE INTERVIEW WITH BISHOP PERSICO NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE 05/03/2019 Reporter Ed Palattella looks back over events of the past year
	UPDATE: RELIC OF ST. JOHN VIANNEY COMING TO ST. PETER CATHEDRAL 05/03/2019 Chancery releases new details
	CATHOLIC RURAL MINISTRIES SISTERS HONORED 05/02/2019 Potter County Human Services salutes Benedictine sisters
	JOCKEY MIKE SMITH, 2018 TRIPLE CROWN WINNER, RELIES ON CATHOLIC FAITH 05/02/2019 Triple Crown jockey says,
	CHURCH NEEDS JOYFUL DISCIPLES, POPE TELLS YOUNG PEOPLE, DEAF ASSOCIATION 05/02/2019 Pope Francis said that the youthfulness and enthusiasm of young people in the church is a visible sign that Jesus "does not abandon his church".
	TWO MEN ORDAINED TO THE DIACONATE FOR DIOCESE OF ERIE 04/27/2019 Kevin Holland and Joseph Petrone offer promises, surrounded by family and friends
	NO LOANS, NO AID: JUST PALESTINIAN REFUGEES IN AN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS 04/26/2019 Former stockbroker empowers women, brings hope
	How do you teach your child to forgive? 04/25/2019 Some specific ways you can guide your child in the art of forgiveness.
	VOLUNTEER GARDENER AT CRISIS MATERNITY HOME PROVIDES BALM FOR THE WOUNDED 04/24/2019 Catholic Charities recognizes Jana Hukriede for creating a community garden focused on helping young mothers in need.
	'THEIR CALVARY WAS LENGTHY': POPE'S STATIONS RECALL THOSE EXPLOITED 04/21/2019 Pope Francis led Stations of the Cross with powerful reflections for those suffering today, including the marginalized, the lonely and rejected.
	Truth in Charity -- A message from Bishop Lawrence Persico Today's church needs Resurrection story 04/20/2019 Bishop Persico shares his Easter message of hope.
	POPE'S WAY OF CROSS WILL SHINE LIGHT ON WOMEN 'CRUCIFIED' BY TRAFFICKERS 04/19/2019 Through prayers and meditations religious sister helps people recognize the suffering of many young women.
	BISHOP BLESSES OILS AT CHRISM MASS 04/17/2019 Priests also renew vows at annual event
	MUSLIM FATHER, 'WANTING TO BE PART OF SOMETHING', JOINS CATHOLIC CHURCH 04/17/2019 From 'None' to Muslim to Catholic
	'WE WILL REBUILD' 04/17/2019 The fire at Notre Dame: A round-up of news and commentary
	COACH GIVES POINTERS ON PRAYER, FAITH, TO CATHOLIC MEN 04/14/2019 Pat Shurmur, New York Giants head coach, spoke at Lenten gathering
	FAMILY TRADITION: CARRYING THE CROSS ON JERUSALEM'S VIA DOLOROSA 04/12/2019 It's taken 40 years and several generations of one family to carry this cross. Share the Via Dolorosa experience with the Kamar Family.
	ST. JOHN VIANNEY RELIC HEADING TO ERIE 04/12/2019 Cathedral event planned for June 6
	RELIGIOUS EDUCATORS HONORED FOR SERVICE 04/08/2019 Faith formation director notes importance of their work
	SEMINARIAN JOHN HEPINGER ENCOUNTERS POPE FRANCIS 04/08/2019 'You get the sense of what a prayerful, loving man and pastor he really is.'
	BISHOPS SAY POPE'S EXHORTATION IS A CALL TO INVEST IN YOUNG PEOPLE 04/08/2019 Document emerged from the 2018 Synod of Bishops on young people, the faith and vocational discernment
	AFTER UNREST AND ANGER, NEW WASHINGTON ARCHBISHOP WANTS TO REBUILD TRUST 04/08/2019 Calls D.C. 'home to the poor and the powerful'
	DIOCESE OF ERIE UPDATES PUBLIC DISCLOSURE LIST 04/05/2019 Release includes new explanation of process for those under investigation; unique features of reparation program also highlighted
	Global Poverty Project underway in Catholic schools 04/02/2019 Catholic school students respond to global hunger
	DIOCESE OF ERIE RESPONDS TO GARABEDIAN NEWS CONFERENCE 03/29/2019 Bishop Persico offers clarifications
	THE WINNING STREAK CONTINUES FOR KENNEDY CATHOLIC 03/29/2019 Boys' basketball team captures fourth consecutive state championship
	BECOMING A SEAFARERS' CHAPLAIN WAS NOT EXACTLY HIS RETIREMENT PLAN 03/29/2019 Deacon ministers to thousands of men on coal and container ships
	VENANGO REGION CATHOLIC SCHOOL ANNOUNCES NEW DEVELOPMENTS 03/28/2019 Schools to be reconfigured; new president hired
	ACTRESS WHO STARS IN 'UNPLANNED' THINKS FILM IS 'GOING TO CHANGE HISTORY' 03/28/2019 Film available at Tinseltown in Erie
	DIOCESE CONTINUES SAFE ENVIRONMENT PRACTICES 03/21/2019 All employees to secure clearances
	AMID CONTINUED MIDWEST FLOODING, CATHOLIC GROUPS STEP UP TO HELP 03/21/2019 Diocese of Erie offers link for disaster relief
	FAITH FORMATION INITIATIVE KICKS OFF ACROSS THE DIOCESE 03/21/2019 Brainstorming sessions provide new ideas
	SINGLE COLLEGIATE MOMS University offers merciful new beginnings 03/19/2019 The new Women With Children program at Mercyhurst University North East provides housing and hope for single moms.
	EAGLE-EYED VISION: SVCSS FOCUSES ON THE FUTURE WITH NEW PARTNERSHIP 03/13/2019 Partners in Mission visits Kennedy Catholic Family of Schools
	CANDIDATES, CATECHUMENS CONTINUE FAITH JOURNEY 03/13/2019 More than 130 participate in Rite of Election
	THERAPY DOGS BRING PAWESOME NEW PARTNERSHIP TO ERIE'S ST. JUDE SCHOOL 03/08/2019 Therapy dogs help with reading, behavior
	LAST YEAR'S CATHOLIC SERVICES APPEAL RAISED NEARLY $2 MILLION OVER GOAL 03/07/2019 CSA funds that will remain in parishes as a result of the 2018 appeal total $1,926,694.
	ST. FRANCIS, ST. PATRICK SCHOOLS CELEBRATE 125th ANNIVERSARIES 03/03/2019 Milestone marked with special Masses, among other events
	BISHOP PERSICO REFLECTS ON THE ABUSE SUMMIT IN ROME 03/03/2019 Response is one of cautious optimism
	YOUNG PEOPLE WHO CARE OFFERS SUMMER OF SERVICE, FAITH — AND FUN 02/24/2019 Grassroots ministry holds weekend and weeklong retreats during the summer and throughout the year
	#MeToo, #ChurchToo LECTURE SHINES LIGHT ON CULTURE OF ABUSE 02/22/2019 Julie Hanlon Rubio: Answers to the current sex abuse crisis facing the church lie within its own social justice teachings
	Faith magazine feature: BEYOND THE GOAL: PARISHES USE CATHOLIC SERVICES APPEAL TO PAY FOR IMPROVEMENTS 02/20/2019 Building upkeep requires investment
	Faith magazine feature: FAITH FORMATION EFFORT CREATES WELCOMING SPIRIT 02/15/2019 Catholic Services Appeal donations help fund welcoming and belonging efforts in all parishes
	FUND FOR ABUSE VICTIMS LAUNCHED ON BEHALF OF DIOCESE OF ERIE 02/15/2019 Fund part of the diocese’s ongoing efforts to address the emotional, psychological and pastoral needs of survivors of abuse
	DIOCESAN EXPERTS ON CARDINAL NEWMAN CHEER ANNOUNCEMENT OF COMING CANONIZATION 02/13/2019 Vatican announcement follows confirmation of second miracle attributed to Newman
	DIOCESAN SCHOOLS CELEBRATE CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK 01/25/2019 Events include with special Masses, open houses and activities that celebrate parishes, communities, vocations
	SPEAKERS AND DATES FOR MEN'S, WOMEN'S CONFERENCES ANNOUNCED 01/25/2019 Both conferences to be held at Erie's Our Lady of Peace Parish in March
	DIOCESAN SCHOOLS ROLL OUT 'SAFE2SAY SOMETHING' 01/23/2019 Program allows students, staff to anonymous report threats, concerns
	ST. BERNARD ELEMENTARY MIDDLE SCHOOL TO CLOSE AT END OF 2018-19 SCHOOL YEAR 01/22/2019 Decision follows recommendation of the parish finance council and ad-hoc committee
	SEX ABUSE CRISIS PROMPTS YEAR OF ACTION, REFLECTION 01/18/2019 Bishop Persico maintains focus on victims
	DIOCESE RANKED NO. 1 IN PA FOR ONLINE FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY 01/18/2019 Annual survey took on urgency as dioceses face sexual abuse crisis
	SOME DIOCESAN PARISHES SERVE AS OVERFLOW HOMELESS SHELTERS 01/14/2019 Part of broader 'Our Neighbors' Place' effort at various Erie-area churches
	41st ANNUAL PRO-LIFE BREAKFAST DRAWS 500 01/13/2019 Speaker Obianuju Ekeocha discusses 'ideological colonialism'
	'SERIOUS BUT POSITIVE,' BISHOP PERSICO RETURNS FROM RETREAT 01/11/2019 “It was important to be reminded of our role as shepherds and being open to the Word of God."
	HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF ERIE PURCHASES BETTER HOUSING FOR ERIE 01/11/2019 Discussions between H.A.C.E. and Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Erie began several months ago
	VOCATIONS CRUCIFIX TO TRAVEL THROUGHOUT DIOCESE 01/10/2019 The crucifix serves as a reminder and provides a place to pray for the young men and women who are discerning their vocations
	CATHEDRAL PREP, VILLA MARIA ANNOUNCE 'GAME-CHANGING' TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 01/10/2019 Graduates of diocesan Catholic elementary schools would receive $3,000 per year
	POPE TO U.S. BISHOPS: COMBATING ABUSE CRISIS DEMANDS A 'RENEWED AND DECISIVE APPROACH' 01/03/2019 Letter comes as bishops gather for weeklong retreat
	ERIE COUNTY CHURCHES OPEN FOR SPECIAL NIGHT OF CONFESSION 12/07/2018 Event aimed at encouraging people to return to the sacrament of reconciliation.
	BISHOP PERSICO, REPORTER MEET FOR 'UNCOMFORTABLE CONVERSATIONS' 12/06/2018 Discussion centered on sexual abuse crisis
	VENANGO REGION CATHOLIC SCHOOL ASSOCIATION APPOINTS FULL BOARD 11/30/2018 Newly created Venango Region Catholic School moves forward
	Faith magazine feature: CHANT: EVER ANCIENT, EVER NEW 11/28/2018 Mystical sounds of 1,440-year-old Catholic tradition still fill churches in diocese
	WARREN PARISHIONERS TAKE ALTERNATIVE TOUR OF MIDDLE EAST 11/21/2018 Gaining understanding through encounter
	BISHOP PERSICO REFLECTS ON BALTIMORE GATHERING 11/18/2018 Believes bishops are moving in the right direction
	DIOCESE OF ERIE EARNS NIAGARA AWARDS 11/16/2018 Collaboration yields honors
	PARISHIONERS GIVE GENEROUSLY TO PRIEST, SISTER RETIREMENT FUNDS 11/09/2018 This month’s Retirement Fund for Religious collection is scheduled for Dec. 8-9
	BISHOP PERSICO PARTICIPATES IN SILENT PEACE WALK 11/09/2018 Prayers offered for victims of sexual abuse
	AMERICAN BISHOPS BEGIN EFFORTS OF FASTING, PRAYER 11/04/2018 Efforts in response to sexual abuse crisis in the church
	DIOCESE PREPARES TO CELEBRATE 500th CURSILLO 11/02/2018 Three-day retreat helps participants deepen their relationship with Christ
	PASTORAL PLAN UPDATE: 'WELCOMING AND BELONGING' PARISH PROJECT INTRODUCED 10/29/2018 Plan focuses on four key areas of encountering Christ
	BISHOP PERSICO MEETS, TALKS WITH AREA COLLEGE STUDENTS 10/28/2018 Discussion centered on Grand Jury Report
	DIOCESAN FIFTH-GRADERS GET CLOSE TO NATURE 10/26/2018 Event inspired by Pope Francis’ Laudato Si´ encyclical
	PASTORAL PLANNING CONTINUES AS FAITH FORMATION THEMES INTRODUCED 10/21/2018 Bishop Lawrence Persico to hold vicariate meetings this week
	DOROTHY DAY'S GRANDDAUGHTER SHARES LESSONS LEARNED 10/12/2018 Kate Hennessy's new book gives intimate view of this 'Servant of God'
	Faith magazine feature: BODY AND SPIRIT: STUDENT ATHLETES COMPETE AT THE INTERSECTION OF SPORTS AND SPIRITUALITY 10/04/2018 New Vatican document encourages development of 'apostolate for sports'
	DIOCESE STUDIES GENDER IDENTITY ISSUES 10/04/2018 More than 200 attend study days on gender identity
	Faith magazine column: DRAWING CONNECTIONS IN A WIDE, WIDE WORLD 10/03/2018 Column: From the editor of Faith magazine
	Faith magazine feature: TEENS ON THE PERIPHERIES: BUSTING BOUNDARIES TO BRING HOPE TO NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS 10/03/2018 Nearly 100 teens travel from diocese to help the marginalized
	BISHOP REQUESTS ROSARY RECITATION IN OCTOBER 10/01/2018 Letter follows request from Pope Francis
	DIOCESE TO CELEBRATE WORLD MISSION MONTH IN OCTOBER 09/30/2018 Bishop Persico to celebrate Oct. 7 Mass
	FORMER NFL STAR McCOY VISITS ERIE CATHOLIC SCHOOLS 09/28/2018 Erie native delivers message of faith, hope, encouragement
	ST. PATRICK SCHOOL, ST. STEPHEN SCHOOL AND VENANGO CATHOLIC SCHOOL FORM ASSOCIATION 09/27/2018 Catholic schools in the Venango region signed an agreement Sept. 14 to form an association called the Venango Region Catholic School.
	BISHOP PERSICO ASSUMES NEW ADMINISTRATIVE POST WITH USCCB 09/21/2018 USCCB grapples with sex abuse crisis; calls for help from laity
	PA BISHOPS PLEDGE SUPPORT FOR INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION PROGRAM 09/21/2018 Statement released in unison Sept. 21
	ALTAR SERVERS RECOGNIZED 09/20/2018 Servers represented seven Erie-area parishes
	PARISHIONERS ACROSS DIOCESE TAKE PART IN DAY OF PRAYER 09/18/2018 Bishop Lawrence Persico set aside the day for anyone to visit churches and make a personal, prayerful response to the sexual abuse crisis in the Catholic Church
	ERIE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION AWARDS GRANT FOR SCHOOL SAFETY 09/14/2018 For the first time, the Erie Community Foundation is financially supporting a school safety project.
	NFP FAMILY CAMPOUT AND PICNIC BRINGS TOGETHER FAITH, FAMILY AND FUN 09/05/2018 Weekend event includes Mass, picnic and hike
	Faith Magazine Feature: A VICTIM, A BISHOP AND A PASTOR: THREE PERSPECTIVES 09/04/2018 Chaz Muth of Catholic News Service followed a victim of clergy sex abuse across the commonwealth as he met with his bishop and the pastor of his former parish
	BISHOP PERSICO CALLS FOR CREATION OF COMPENSATION FUND 08/30/2018 Committed to working towards justice for victims
	NEW SCHOOL YEAR BRINGS CHANGES TO DIOCESAN SCHOOLS 08/28/2018 Students will see new leadership, added security at some schools
	NEW ACADEMIC YEAR BEGINS FOR HUNDREDS OF STUDENTS THROUGHOUT DIOCESE 08/27/2018 Day filled with laughs, prayer and homework
	CLERICAL SEX ABUSE AND ONE VICTIM'S JOURNEY 08/24/2018 Videos feature interview with Bishop Lawrence Persico
	'HUMBLED AND SORROWFUL,’ BISHOP WELCOMES RELEASE OF GRAND JURY REPORT Bishop Persico pledges continued transparency in child abuse crisis 08/14/2018 PA Attorney General's Office releases grand jury report; Erie bishop pledges continued vigilance
	BISHOP PERSICO WORKS TO PREPARE HIS PEOPLE FOR GRAND JURY REPORT 08/13/2018 All pastors in the 13-county diocese were asked to read a letter at Mass
	DIOCESE NAMES FAITH FORMATION DIRECTOR 08/07/2018 Deacon Stephen Washek accepts post
	ST. PETER CATHEDRAL MARKS 125th ANNIVERSARY 08/06/2018 Bells ring in celebration of the mother church
	MASS HONORS 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF RESTORATION OF PERMANENT DIACONATE 08/06/2018 More than 65 men currently serving in the active permanent diaconate in Diocese of Erie
	MASSES CELEBRATE MILESTONE WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES 08/06/2018 More than 80 couples attend a special Mass at St. George Parish in Erie
	BISHOP PERSICO CELEBRATES MASS AT SCI MERCER 08/03/2018 Two men baptized, four confirmed
	USCCB PRESIDENT ISSUES STATEMENT CONCERNING MORAL FAILURES 08/01/2018 McCarrick revelations cause
	REDACTED CLERGY SEX ABUSE REPORT MAY BE RELEASED BY AUG. 8 Erie bishop pushes for transparency 07/30/2018 PA Supreme Court orders grand jury report to be released with some names concealed until further review.
	BISHOP PERSICO CONCURS WITH AG ABOUT RELEASE OF GRAND JURY REPORT 07/27/2018 Erie Bishop Persico supports AG's efforts to expedite release of grand jury report.
	MUSIC ON THE HILL INSPIRES CROWD 07/24/2018 Concert sponsored by ministry for people with intellectual, developmental disabilities
	TWO EVENTS CELEBRATED AT ST. PETER CATHEDRAL 07/24/2018 NFP Awareness Week and Humanae vitae's 50th anniverary noted
	COUPLES INVITED TO CELEBRATE WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES 07/18/2018 Registration now open
	DIOCESE OF ERIE UPDATES ITS LIST OF PUBLIC DISCLOSURES 07/18/2018 This is the second update since names were first published in April
	TWO PRINCIPALS NAMED TO ERIE CATHOLIC SCHOOLS 07/13/2018 New principals named to Catholic schools
	PRIESTS APPOINTED, ONE RETIRES 07/09/2018 Bishop makes priest appointments
	TEACHERS TRAIN TO BE PRINCIPALS, LEADERS 06/28/2018 New principal certification program begins.
	THE YOUNG CHURCH Exploring the role of young people in the Catholic Church 06/27/2018 College student interviews young people and youth leaders in the Diocese of Erie.
	PULLING STRINGS TO MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE 06/27/2018 Creating jewelry with donated guitar strings helps breast cancer patients, survivors
	BISHOP PERSICO MAINTAINS COMMITMENT TO TRANSPARENCY IN CHILD ABUSE CASES 06/22/2018 Bishop Persico pledges transparency in child abuse cases, despite court stay.
	CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER PRESENCE ENDS IN DIOCESE News site launches upon newspaper closing 06/22/2018 FaithLife newspaper ends, but online news site begins.
	DIOCESAN PUBLICATIONS WIN NATIONAL PRESS AWARDS 06/21/2018 Diocesan newspaper, magazine win awards.
	DIOCESE CELEBRATES NEW PRIESTS 06/20/2018 Priests ordained for 13-county diocese
	Serra honors, clergy, religious, lay person 06/08/2018 Serra Club honorees
	Sisters celebrate milestone anniversaries 06/07/2018 Many sisters celebrate jubilees in the diocese.
	A Voice for Victims: Attorney general, bishop discuss protection of children in wake of abuse charges against priest 05/23/2018 Bishop Lawrence Persico and Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro met in Erie May 16 to share their common concern for the victims of sexual abuse.
	Mother and son show beauty of Down syndrome 05/09/2018 When Diana Englund of Erie learned that her newborn son Nathan had Down syndrome, she worried about how people would treat him.
	Lucinda students recognized for cursive talent 05/01/2018 Eleven-year-old Lily Bell poises her pencil just above the faint blue line of dashes on the off-white page. She moves the lead tip to begin writing the first word of St . John’s verse about the law of love:
	Couple honored with Helping Hands Award 04/19/2018 Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Erie to honor couple with its prestigious award May 12 at Erie’s Bayfront Convention Center
	Diocese confronts sex abuse history, updates child protection policy 04/06/2018 The Diocese of Erie—as part of a sweeping update to its Policy for the Protection of Children—announced on April 6 the names of 34 priests and 17 lay men and women who have been credibly accused
	FAITH MAGAZINE: Disabilities Ministries offers insights for parishioners 04/01/2018 “If you haven’t rolled in someone else’s wheels — or you haven’t walked in their shoes — then you can’t appreciate how sometimes, without meaning to, you can be condescending or arrogant,” says Michele
	Diocese responds to opioid epidemic 03/28/2018 The Diocese of Erie creates the Opioid Task Force of the Diocese of Erie to inform clergy about the growing epidemic of addiction.
	Hospice care offers hope and help 03/27/2018 For Lisa To, “everyday heroes” in life are those families and caregivers who accompany the terminally ill. A nurse the past 32 years, To has spent the past five years as executive director of Hospice of
	‘God still has a presence in this…’ Students, bishops stand against gun violence 03/14/2018 Sixth-, seventh- and eighth-graders at St. Luke School hold a prayer service to remember the 17 victims of the recent school shooting in Florida.
	Diocese advocates for Down syndrome legislation 03/13/2018 The Office of Social Justice and Life and the Office of Disabilities Ministries of the Diocese of Erie—along with the Pennsylvania Catholic Conference—urge Catholics to advocate for proposed legislation that
	Abortions in Pennsylvania drop, but activists remain concerned 01/18/2018 Abortions in Pennsylvania have decreased since 1980, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Yet, pro-life activists in the Erie area remain troubled by the 31,818 abortions performed in the commonwealth in 2015.