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Disabilities don’t stop woman from serving at the altar for 25 years
The pastor and parishioners of St. John Chrysostom Parish thanked Jessica Clark, who lives with Down syndrome and visual impairments, for her long service May 6 and praised the gifts of disabled people in the church.
St. Hubert’s girls mastering technologies old and new
Whether building cutting-edge robots or using the venerable sewing machine in the fashion design program, students at the all-girls Catholic high school are learning hands-on skills in the classroom and out.
Parishioners mark anniversary by serving the neediest among us
In the spirit of their patron saint, a new Outreach Committee for St. Vincent's de Paul Parish's 50th jubilee enabled 160 parishioners to get to know disadvantaged students, disabled children and needy families.
Primary Election 2018
Members of Pennsylvania's two major political parties will head to the polls on Tuesday, May 15 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. to choose the candidates for their party in the general election this November -- see our package of voter resources.
Political Activities Guidelines for Catholic Institutions in Pa.
Political activity can create anxiety for pastors and others employed by Catholic institutions. This document by the Pa. Catholic Conference can help leaders engage in legitimate political activities while avoiding the pitfalls.
Pennsylvania’s candidates for governor, lieutenant governor
See the responses to questions of interest to Catholics by candidates for Pennsylvania governor and lieutenant governor in the primary election May 15.
Pennsylvania’s candidates for U.S. Senate
See the responses to questions of interest to Catholics by Pennsylvania candidates for the U.S. Senate in the primary election May 15.
21 African American students receive $16K in scholarships
Among other awards at a gala last Friday night, the academically talented students received a Msgr. Mitchell Scholarship, named for a priest who served in predominantly Black Catholic parishes in Philadelphia.
Couples young and old celebrate wedding anniversaries at cathedral
Archbishop Charles Chaput was the main celebrant of the annual Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul, where couples renewed their vows and shared their secrets for a successful marriage.
Our Lady Help of Christians Church set to close as worship site
The Port Richmond church originally built by German Catholics some 130 years ago will close in June because of rising deficits for the parish into which it merged two years ago, Nativity B.V.M.