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Local Pakistani Catholics rejoice over Asia Bibi’s final acquittal
Pakistan's Supreme Court freed a Christian woman jailed for blasphemy. The Jan. 29 decision helps Pakistani Christians "to stand strong and to tell others about their faith," said the priest serving them in Philadelphia.
Home-bound elderly benefit from Catholic students’ outreach
At a Catholic Schools Week event last week in Philadelphia, about 450 kids and Catholic leaders filled 3,000 bags with personal items for seniors served by Catholic Housing and Community Services.
Each painful step brings them closer to holiness
Work injuries left Jerry Cronin paralyzed, and he lost his nascent business and his house. But with wife Kim, his friends and a strong Catholic community in Chalfont and devout faith, the Cronins are counting their blessings.
Awards to honor youth in liturgical music ministry
The Association of Church Musicians in Philadelphia will offer prizes ranging from $100 to $1,000 to area students who share their musical gifts at Mass.
Phila. priest placed on leave, decades-old abuse alleged
Father Steven J. Marinucci, 71, will not function as a priest while an allegation against him from the late 1970s is investigated by civil authorities.
Relic of St. John Vianney coming to cathedral this weekend
See the schedule of public veneration and sacraments on Saturday and Sunday at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul for the relic of the incorrupt heart of the cure d'Ars, patron saint of parish priests.
Watch a Catholic Schools Week service project live today
Some 450 students of Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia will make 3,000 bags of essential items for needy people this morning at 10:30 a.m. -- watch it come together here.
NDS helps federal workers with emergency food market
Even with back pay from the 35-day shutdown on the way, workers are playing catch up to put food on their tables. A local collaboration including the archdiocesan food agency remains vital, and you can help.
Foley lecturer calls for candor, unity among needed church reforms
In the Cardinal Foley lecture by Kim Daniels this week, she charted steps toward renewal amidst the clergy sex abuse crisis. To rebuild the church's damaged credibility, honesty and mercy are needed.
Young adults on retreat pause for prayer, study of church reformers
About 50 young adult Catholics gathered last weekend in Philadelphia to share prayer and reflection on two huge questions confronting Catholics today: Why stay Catholic? And do I really need the church?