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Catholic War Vets mark day of remembrance in Havertown
On Memorial Day, a small group of men met for Mass at Sacred Heart Church to pray for the souls of former comrades who lost their lives in America’s wars -- from the past century right to the present.
Catholic Social Services offers spiritual retreat for women in transition
More than 110 women who have benefited from Housing and Homeless Services programs gathered May 14-15 at Malvern Retreat House to remember that God sees them as "beautiful and courageous."
St. Gabriel’s horticultural program plants the seeds of success
Out of the city and living in the Montgomery County countryside, at-risk young men are learning in the classroom and on the grounds how to plant vegetables and maintain lawns while working as teammates.
Archbishop Chaput ordains six new priests for Philadelphia
At the end of a packed ordination Mass May 19 at the cathedral, the archbishop announced the first parish assignments for Fathers Kyle Adamczyk, Brandon Artman, Eric Banecker, Manuel Flores, Patrick Muka and Quay Pham.
Engineering school within West Catholic inspiring a love of science
At West Catholic Preparatory High School in West Philadelphia, students are getting an advanced look at the theory and practice of engineering, physical science and even marketing, before they head off to college.
Fallen-away Catholics get fresh look at the church at St. Cyril’s
A team of two lay persons and the pastor of the parish in Jamison, Bucks County have offered a six-week program for the past 11 years to help Catholics take the first step back, no matter how long they've been away.
Clergy assignment changes announced
Archbishop Charles Chaput has announced assignment changes for 46 priests and four deacons in parishes, schools and institutions of the Philadelphia Archdiocese.
Mary’s ‘beloved children’ honor her with May procession
Some 80 children and adults of St. Edmond's Home and the Divine Providence and Don Guanella communities honored the Blessed Mother on May 9. The celebration included sensory-specific devotions and lively Marian hymns.
Catholic Charities Appeal shows upswing in donations, aid to ministries
Two reports on fundraising activities of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2017 were made public today, May 18. They concern the annual appeal and the status of the Heritage of Faith capital campaign.
Philadelphia Archdiocese sues city over foster care freeze
The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty filed the lawsuit May 16 in federal court on behalf of Catholic Social Services (CSS) and three caregivers. At issue is the City of Philadelphia's action on handling LGBT home evaluations.