Pope Benedict XVI recently declared two former pontiffs, John Paul II and Pius XII, as having “heroic virtues”, and this being eligible for the title “venerable”. Pius XII was known for saving the lives of many Jews during World War II by hiding them in religious institutions throughout the world. In John Paul’s case, the [...]
In mid-November, local physician Russ Rentler will lead his 13th medical mission to Haiti. Russ is a parishioner at St Joseph the Worker in Orefield. Hearing God’s Call asks for your prayers as he and his team bring medical assistance to the poorest among us. Dr. Rentler guest-authors this narrative about his work: In 1996 [...]
The Cardinal Newman Society has recognized DeSales University in the second edition of “The Newman Guide to Choosing a Catholic College,” a free online resource for parents and students seeking a faithful Catholic higher education. The guide recommends 21 Catholic colleges in the United States, online and unique programs based on its evaluation of the [...]
The English translation of the revised Roman Missal is nearing completion, and the Bishops of the United States will vote on the final sections of the text this November. In addition to new prayers for recently canonized saints, this new translation will also include updated translations of existing prayers, including some of the well–known responses [...]
