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In era of division, they break bread at interfaith seder meal

St. Joseph's University hosted the Jewish ritual meal April 7 before Passover for some 100 area Jews and Christians, including seminarians and other Catholics. They celebrated the common origin of their faiths.

Local Catholics can help rebuild Notre Dame via collection

Archbishop Charles Chaput has asked that all parishes in the Philadelphia Archdiocese consider taking up a voluntary collection to assist with the repair efforts for the Cathedral of Notre Dame, damaged by fire April 15.

Danger of marijuana rising for mothers and babies, Catholic doctor says

Pot is much more potent than a generation ago, and detrimental effects especially on newborns are showing up in the delivery room, said Dr. Lester Ruppersberger, a Langhorne-based obstetrician.

What do you remember about the Cathedral of Notre Dame?

CatholicPhilly.com asked followers on our Facebook page to tell us their memories after the famous church in Paris endured a devastating fire April 15. Read a selection, and share your own thoughts.

Maternity School bounds past goal to raise $33K for tech program

The Northeast Philadelphia Catholic school raised 50% more this year than last in its annual Trek for Tech walk-a-thon. Funds will help buy smartboards, Chromebooks and a 3D printer for the STEAM curriculum.

Pray for Parisians, people of France, Archbishop Chaput asks

Archbishop Charles Chaput called the burning Notre Dame Cathedral "a testament to man’s desire to glorify God on earth and a beacon of hope," and urged prayers for "our brothers and sisters in the Archdiocese of Paris."

Family night at Phillies to benefit Catholic Charities

The Phils' June 21 game against the Marlins will feature Chase Utley's retirement, a bobblehead and, if enough tickets are sold, the National Anthem will be sung by a group benefiting from the annual appeal.

Archbishop offers prayers for Jewish community at Passover

Before the observance of Passover begins April 19, Archbishop Charles Chaput extends the prayerful solidarity and neighborly respect of the parishioners and clergy of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.

Church agency to use $30K grant to link seniors with food aid

Archdiocesan Catholic Housing and Community Services won a grant from the Walmart Foundation to tell seniors about federal food aid programs so they need not sacrifice their nutrition for medications.

Named for the common man, St. David’s marks 100 years

The Willow Grove parish looked back on its first century, begun with the humble service of a local storekeeper, as it celebrated with Mass April 7 led by Archbishop Charles Chaput.