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50 years after founding, St. Thomas More Parish stays strong
Though founded in 1968 with its first church opening in 1969, the South Coventry, Chester County parish has a sense of teamwork and in the view of one parishioner "is just a wonderful parish."
Philadelphia cops aided by faith in line of duty
At a May 2 Blue Mass, city police officers spoke about the Catholic ministry at the FOP Lodge 5, which supports spiritually the 14,000 active and retired cops who find faith "absolutely the foundation of our work."
Chess, ballroom dancing make ‘old school’ hip at Visitation
Learning confidence through the tango and analytical strategy through chess, fifth and sixth graders at the Kensington Catholic school are learning how to take on new challenges, and having fun doing it.
St. Anne Parish dedicates new shrine in patron’s name
The upper church of St. Anne Parish in the Port Richmond section of Philadelphia is the latest archdiocesan shrine, a place where people have venerated the mother of Mary for more than a century.
Seven become new priests as families, friends share in joy
Archbishop Charles Chaput ordained new priests for service in the Philadelphia Archdiocese May 18 at the standing-room-only Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul. For the seven, it's a dream come true.
Merger of 4 city parishes into one akin to Emmaus journey
With the merging on July 1 of Nativity, St. Adalbert, Mother of Divine Grace and St. George into a single parish for Port Richmond, Father James Olson told his parishioners that "together we will see where the Holy Spirit is leading us.”
South Philly students write their own children’s books
At a May 3 celebration, kids at St. Gabriel's Out of School Time program debuted their new releases while unveiling a new library at the site, one of 12 operated by archdiocesan Catholic Social Services.
Summer camps deepen young men’s faith while they’re having fun
Starting in June, the archdiocesan Vocation Office for the Diocesan Priesthood will offer three sessions that combine spirituality, study and works of mercy, plus a splash in the pool and a trip to the art museum.
Pakistani archbishop sees hope in justice after Asia Bibi release
Archbishop Sebastian Shaw of Lahore visited Philadelphia and sat down with CatholicPhilly.com to discuss Christian persecution in Pakistan and the need for interreligious dialogue there and in the U.S.
Archdiocesan priests receive new ministerial assignments
Pastoral assignments for the seven newly ordained priests are among the 46 changes in assignment announced May 18 for priests in the Philadelphia Archdiocese.