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Tapped by the faithful, men are Called by Name to priesthood
First launched in 2015, an outreach that asks lay faithful to identify potential priests is being revived for National Vocations Awareness Week. Vocations director Father Stephen DeLacy hopes to find at least 30 candidates.
Black Catholics fill cathedral to honor St. Martin de Porres
The 56th annual Mass, celebrated for the first time by an African American bishop, gathered faithful from archdiocesan parishes Monday night, supported by the Philadelphia Catholic Gospel Mass Choir.
Young adults in Media learn of work to protect kids, aid abuse victims
At a Theology on Tap event, the young adults of Nativity B.V.M. Parish listened to two leaders describe how the Philadelphia Archdiocese continues to assist victims of child sexual abuse, and of efforts to prevent abuse.
‘Lights On Afterschool’ illuminates programs for at-risk youth
Twelve archdiocesan Out of School Time sites in the city marked the annual event that celebrates afterschool care as "more than babysitting." OST supports parents of some 900 kids a year.
Peruvian Catholics offer pious faith as purifying devotion in Phila.
About 200 faithful at St. William Parish gathered for a prayerful street procession with an image of El Señor de los Milagros -- Lord of the Miracles -- a devotion from their homeland in Peru.
Local Jewish-Catholic center offers insight, hope after Pittsburgh massacre
Hate speech and nonstop negative news are among the many deep, complex roots of anti-Semitism, according to experts at the Institute for Jewish-Catholic Relations of St. Joseph's University. The task of healing such ancient wounds requires "time, courage and a lot of everyday people."
Pakistani priest in Phila. recounts own persecution after Asia Bibi’s acquittal
Seven years ago, Father Tariq Isaac and his family fled Pakistan to escape attacks from Islamic extremists. Now the chaplain of Philadelphia's Pakistani Catholic community, he urges area Catholics to support their persecuted brethren through prayer and solidarity.
Aging conference looks to archdiocese for senior housing models
Professionals in town for a national gathering Oct. 28-31 met with staff from Catholic Housing and Community Services to discuss affordable living for a growing elderly population.
For 25 years, St. Martin serves ‘the Kingdom in North Philadelphia’
St. Martin de Porres Parish marked its 25th anniversary as the incarnation of five former parishes in North Philly. Small but vibrant, and boasting a unique men's choir, the parish believes the best is yet to come.
St. Katharine’s tomb moved to cathedral, open for prayerful visits
Moving the remains of Philadelphia's saint from the shrine in Bensalem to the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul was completed Oct. 26 after 12 weeks. Archbishop Chaput will lead the formal dedication Nov. 18, to which all are invited.