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Phoenixville parish fundraiser pairs BBQ cook-off with craft beers
St. Mary of the Assumption Parish, the oldest of the borough's Catholic parishes, held its inaugural “Beer-B-Q” event in early June featuring four barbeque vendors vying for a cash prize, along with fun for families.
Former orphans reflect on Catholic care some 50 years later
Graduates of an archdiocesan child care system that no longer exists -- large institutions run by religious men and women -- speak about the system they often entered at birth, remained until they were of age and helped them become solid citizens.
Dominican Sisters-run home for dying patients to shut it doors
An era will end in Philadelphia when Sacred Heart Free Home for Incurable Cancer suspends operations this August. The unique ministry that relies entirely on donations may reopen if vocations continue to rise.
16 permanent deacons ordained for Philadelphia Archdiocese
Joined by their wives and families, parish pastors and parishioners, the men from all walks of life were ordained to the order of clergy by Archbishop Charles Chaput June 9 at the cathedral in a solemn rite.
Find a job, treat family to fun at Catholic Community Services’ fair
The agency's fourth annual Community Fest is coming to St. Martin Parish in Northeast Philadelphia June 16 and offering free clothing, job counseling, mental health assessments and kid-friendly activities.
Permanent deacon assignments among latest clergy changes
Archbishop Charles Chaput announced parish assignments for 16 newly ordained deacons, plus assignments for 14 other archdiocesan priests and deacons.
Catholic school students and intellectually disabled adults go to bat for each other
Volunteers from Cardinal O'Hara and Bonner-Prendergast High Schools scored a win-win in a May 30 wiffle ball game that paired students with men and women served by the archdiocese's Don Guanella and Divine Providence Communities.
Young, solid families in Wayne keep St. Katharine’s growing, at 125 years
Celebrating a milestone anniversary, the Main Line parish benefits from a median age in the town of 33, mostly young families occupying large homes. It has a long history of stability and growth, which is continuing.
Two archdiocesan priests honored for service by law enforcement
Father Douglas McKay received an award from the Citizens Crime Commission for his ministry to addicted persons in Philadelphia, while Father Jerome Wild was honored by Montgomery County for dissuading a man from suicide.
Southampton parishioners learn how to take action for pro-life mission
A symposium June 3 at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish presented three women leaders in the pro-life movement who showed how much help is offered for pregnant women considering an abortion.