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Pure, beautiful faith apparent at archdiocesan rosary devotion
There is power in praying the rosary, said those who attended the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s rosary devotion Oct. 7 at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul. All meditated on the rosary, and God's grace through Mary.
Local priests learn of ministry for Catholics with same-sex attraction
At their fall workshop Oct. 4 in Blue Bell, archdiocesan 151 priests heard presentations about Courage International and testimony from a homosexual man inspired to live his life joyfully and chastely.
Live video: Funeral Mass for Auxiliary Bishop Louis DeSimone
Watch the funeral for Bishop DeSimone, who died Oct. 5, beginning at 11 a.m. at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul, Philadelphia. Archbishop Charles J. Chaput is the main celebrant of the Mass.
Black Catholic students express admiration for saintly forbears
Three local youths won a trip to the next World Youth Day for their winning essays on five Black American Catholics, whose stories of sanctity and courage continue to inspire.
Bishop DeSimone, hero to Italians, beloved by all, goes home to God
The bishop could not attend a dinner in his honor on Oct. 4 because he was preparing for his most important journey. On First Friday, Oct. 5, he died, leaving a legacy of love and respect. See his full obituary.
Bishop Louis DeSimone, beloved retired pastor, dies at 96
A funeral Mass for the retired auxiliary bishop will be celebrated Wednesday, Oct. 10 at 11 a.m., preceded by a viewing at 9 a.m., at the cathedral. His full life included Army service in World War II, and leadership at St. Monica Parish.
Parish’s broken, renewed statue reflects wounded wider church
At a Sept. 28 Mass members of St. Gabriel Parish in Philadelphia celebrated signs of hope and healing for a scandal-scarred church in the story of a long-forgotten statue of their patron.
Of 49 private schools named Blue Ribbon in U.S., 9 in Archdiocese
A total of 349 schools were named Blue Ribbon schools nationwide Oct. 1. This includes 19 schools for all of Pa., and eight of those were parish or regional Catholic schools in the Philadelphia region.
Local Hispanic leaders get to work on top priority: youth ministry
The need to refocus on young Hispanic Catholics who want to work in ministry was one of the takeaways from the national Encuentro V meeting last month, and its local delegates are home reflecting on the experience.
St. Hubert’s girls learn how small sacrifice for CRS can save a life
The little meal that Thomas Awiapo received from Catholic Relief Services in his village school in Ghana saved his life. The students he spoke to in Philadelphia know their Rice Bowl donations will help other people profoundly.