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Marian statue visits local homes, thanks to ‘travel agent’ parishioners

A statue of Our Lady of Fatima has been making the rounds in Philadelphia-area homes for 50 years, encouraging the rosary among family and friends. Dedicated people schedule the one-week visits.

In time of turmoil, Man Up Philly keeps raising the bar

Now in its 11th year, the one-day conference to encourage Catholic men drew 1,500 to Neumann University, where they prayed and ate together, and heard former Eagles QB Ron Jaworski connect with his receivers.

Archbishop Chaput approves clerical changes in archdiocese

Three priests of the Philadelphia Archdiocese received changes of assignment, the archbishop announced March 11.

Pope Pius XII documents won’t resolve Holocaust questions, experts say

Two professors at St. Joseph's University applaud the Vatican's release of material relating to the wartime pontiff. But the 16 million pages will not "get inside the mind" of Pope Pius regarding the persecution of Jews.

40 Days for Life vigils show support for women in crisis pregnancy

The peaceful prayer vigils happening at abortion centers this Lent aim to pray for women considering abortion and offer them and their baby housing and other assistance, plus family support going forward.

Bishops’ letter challenges all to see how racism infects America

The goal of the U.S. Catholic bishops' pastoral letter on racism, "Open Wide Our Hearts," is for the church and society to recognize the evil of racism and take action to eliminate racial injustices and prejudices.

‘Listening session’ on racism ends, work for justice continues

"We have to address racism if we want to move towards the Kingdom of God," said a bishop at the conclusion of a series of sessions in Philadelphia discussing the sin of racism in the Catholic Church and American society.

Delco parishes join to reflect on the seven last words of Christ

Every Tuesday in Lent, one of six participating parishes will host a reflection on one of the phrases Jesus spoke at his crucifixion. Seminary professor Msgr. Gregory Fairbanks spoke at St. Francis, Springfield.

St. Katharine’s feast Mass celebrated in cathedral she knew well

Sunday, March 3 marked the first time the Feast of St. Katharine Drexel has been celebrated at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul since her remains have been moved there to a new shrine.

Sessions set to conclude 3-year initiative on marriage, family life

This year the archdiocesan “Remain in My Love” program to reinvigorate Christian marriage and the family will present nine sessions at parishes from March through September -- see the full schedule.