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41 ‘Pierogi Pilgrims’ from Philadelphia Find God in Poland’s Holy Sites
From healing grief to setting the stage for a marriage, the Catholic young adults experienced profound encounters with the Holy Spirit among one another at Polish shrines and historic sites July 2-12.
Special Collection Will Aid Earthquake Victims in Venezuela
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez is asking parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to take up a special second collection Aug. 15-16 to support Catholic Relief Services' humanitarian response to last month's devastating earthquakes in Venezuela.
Molded in Philly, New Black Catholic CEO Riding ‘Wave of New Energy’
Sheila Hodges begins her tenure as CEO and editor of the Black Catholic Messenger digital news outlet energized by her formation at the University of Pennsylvania and her strong Catholic faith.
Soccer-Fan Priest Enjoys World Cup in Philly, Sees God’s Presence in ‘Beautiful Game’
Surprised by the gift of tickets to a match, Father Remigio Morales of St. Agatha-St. James Parish saw players making the sign of the cross and witnessed the shared joy of fans worldwide for the game he loves.
Missionary Hub in Chester Offering Workshops to Share, Teach the Faith
Joshua Bean, the missionary hub director at St. Katharine Drexel Parish in Delaware County, led a talk July 8 on the basics of the Catholic faith, suggesting the workshop as a first step before one invites a friend to Mass.
Archbishop Pérez Announces Latest Clerical Assignments
Changes of assignment for one diocesan priest and two religious priests in parishes in the Philadelphia Archdiocese were announced this week.
Living Catholic With Intention: Lay Household Communities Thrive in Phila. Region
Young adults are consciously seeking out ways to live together in small households where they can share their work, prayer, and leisure while evangelizing the community.
St. Maria Goretti Parish Dreaming Big, Raising Funds for New Parish Center
The parish in Hatfield, Montgomery County needs $2 million to break ground for a new locus of service and community, replacing an inadequate and outdated convent.
St. Francis Villa Marks 10 Years of ‘Vibrant, Joyful’ Senior Living
Catholic Charities of Philadelphia's senior housing community fosters connection among its 40 residents, many of whom lived much of their lives in the Kensington neighborhood of North Philadelphia.
Thousands Mark Climax of National Eucharistic Pilgrimage in Solemn Mass, Procession in Philadelphia
The 43-day pilgrimage brought Christ in the Eucharist to communities in 14 U.S. states culminating on Sunday, July 5 with a Mass at the Cathedral Basilica and a journey between the shrines of the city’s two saints.