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How the 1976 Eucharistic Congress Put Catholic Diversity on Display
Fifty years after the International Eucharistic Congress drew hundreds of thousands to Philadelphia, its heritage liturgies remain a notable example of the diversity and unity of the Catholic Church in the United States.
Handmaids of the Sacred Heart Mark 100 Years of Sharing ‘Joyful Love’
More than 200 guests celebrated the milestone anniversary of the religious sisters’ order in Philadelphia with a Mass July 26. Locally they operate Ancillae-Assumpta Academy in Wyncote and St. Raphaela Center in Haverford.
Archdiocesan High Schools, Teachers Union Ratify New Three-Year Contract
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia's Secondary School System and the Association of Catholic Teachers, Local 1776, have ratified a new three-year contract covering approximately 650 full-time lay teachers at 15 Archdiocesan high schools, effective Sept. 1, 2026.
Catholic Commitment to Affordable Senior Housing Growing Deeper
As a new senior housing community rises in Northeast Philadelphia, two others developed by Catholic Charities of Philadelphia marked 10 years in the city. A total of nine communities allow seniors to live within their budgets and with dignity in the communities they love.
Archdiocesan Youth Ministry Office Receives $125,000 Grant to Expand Leadership Program
The Office for Ministry with Youth has received a $125,000 grant from the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry to expand a program that empowers teens to lead parish-based mission projects rooted in faith.
Author’s Strong Faith, Love for History, Leads to First Book
The parishioner of St. Kevin’s in Springfield, Delaware County was inspired by her granddaughter to write a historical fiction novel for children last year. A follow-up book is expected next year.
41 ‘Pierogi Pilgrims’ from Philadelphia Find God in Poland’s Holy Sites
From healing grief to setting the stage for a marriage, the Catholic young adults experienced profound encounters with the Holy Spirit among one another at Polish shrines and historic sites July 2-12.
Special Collection Will Aid Earthquake Victims in Venezuela
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez is asking parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to take up a special second collection Aug. 15-16 to support Catholic Relief Services' humanitarian response to last month's devastating earthquakes in Venezuela.
Molded in Philly, New Black Catholic CEO Riding ‘Wave of New Energy’
Sheila Hodges begins her tenure as CEO and editor of the Black Catholic Messenger digital news outlet energized by her formation at the University of Pennsylvania and her strong Catholic faith.
Soccer-Fan Priest Enjoys World Cup in Philly, Sees God’s Presence in ‘Beautiful Game’
Surprised by the gift of tickets to a match, Father Remigio Morales of St. Agatha-St. James Parish saw players making the sign of the cross and witnessed the shared joy of fans worldwide for the game he loves.