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Pope Leo XIV Calls American Youths to Relationship With Christ
The pope spoke via video from Rome to 16,000 young people in Indianapolis and answered their questions, as 10,000 more in Philadelphia-area Catholic schools plus millions worldwide watched.
After Death of a Child, Parents Find Comfort, Connection at Annual Mass
For 15 years Father Paul Brandt, pastor of St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish in Limerick, has celebrated a special Mass for parents in memory of their children and to offer hope amidst a pain that never goes away.
In University City, Young Adults Entering Church Rise Fourfold
A new OCIA model focusing on the encouragement of Catholic friends and small-group relationships led 50 young adults to enter the Church at St. Agatha-St. James Parish in Philadelphia.
Plight of Migrants to U.S. Becomes Focus of Prayer at Cathedral
Catholics joining in a holy hour Nov. 16 at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul found strength from Christ’s presence in the Eucharist to be present to “the least of these,” including migrating men and women.
Young Adults Coming to ‘The Well’ Find Their Identity in Christ
Five hundred young adults from across the East Coast experienced community and closeness with God – in whom they are never alone – through an archdiocesan conference Nov. 15 in Philadelphia.
Prayer Vigil for Immigrants Unites Catholics Outside City ICE Office
More than 100 clergy, religious sisters and lay people gathered in center city Philadelphia Nov. 13 to take prayerful action, including a public eucharistic procession, supporting immigrants in danger of deportation.
Visio Divina Invites Contemplative Prayer at Advent
The four-week series at St. Margaret Parish in Narberth adapts an ancient method of prayer, using the senses as the starting point.
Thousands of Philadelphia Youths Ready to Hear Pope Leo XIV Live on Friday
Hundreds of young people from the Philadelphia region are traveling to Indianapolis for the National Catholic Youth Conference and a live conversation with the pope, which will be watched by local high school students.
Archbishop Pérez Joins U.S. Bishops in Immigration Message
At their fall plenary in Baltimore last week, U.S. bishops issued a poignant message on immigration, voicing concern over detention conditions, family separations, and fear among immigrant communities. Archbishop Nelson Pérez, who has previously spoken out on immigration, joined in recording the message.
Indian Catholics Celebrate ‘Unique Blend’ of Faith, Culture
Bishop Efren Esmilla joined the Indian American Catholic Association of Greater Philadelphia Nov. 8 as the members and guests honored their heritage and encouraged vocations.