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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.
Former Northeast Phila. pastor arrested for child sex abuse
Father Armand Garcia, 49, was arrested March 4 on charges of rape, corruption of a minor and sexual abuse of a minor in a period during which he served at parishes in Roxborough and Oxford Circle.
Deacon’s faith journey perks up young adults at coffeehouse
Deacon John Lozano of St. Norbert Parish shared his journey from spiritual struggles to service at a recent talk for young adults in a Newtown Square cafe.
Staff welcomes Philadelphia’s new Ukrainian Catholic leader
New Metropolitan-Archbishop Borys Gudziak received a warm hello -- and traditional gifts and bread, salt and sunflowers -- when he visited the chancery of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia March 1.
Long-time base for city’s Black Catholics set to close
St. Peter Claver Church at 12th and Lombard in Philadelphia, dedicated in 1892, will formally close effective April 8. Proceeds from its sale will go toward ministries for African American Catholics.