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Teen moms find skills and sisterhood at St. Vincent’s
The Mother-Baby residential program, an outreach of Catholic Social Services, provides housing, education and life skills for at-risk young women, preparing them for the challenges of parenthood.
Local Hispanic Catholics nearing final steps of V Encuentro process
Archbishop Chaput joined hundreds of Latino clergy, religious and lay leaders Jan. 20 for a day-long session in the multi-year process of planning for the future of Hispanic Catholic ministry in the U.S.
Delco parish hosts interfaith prayer service in honor of MLK Day
At St. John Chrysostom Parish in Wallingford, 900 people of various faiths united to "build a beloved community" of peace. Archbishop Charles Chaput presided over the gathering, which marked its 35th year.
Transforming grief to grace, ministries offer healing from abortion
Project Rachel and other faith-based outreaches offer healing and hope to those suffering from the effects of abortion. Counseling, weekend retreats and spiritual direction enable participants to mourn their loss and to experience reconciliation with God.
After 60 years, Catholic Charities Appeal still meeting many needs
Many things have changed since the appeal began in 1958, but the Philadelphia Archdiocese's outreach to people from all walks continues as this year's fund drive launched Jan. 18 with a $12.5 million goal.
Thousands of Philadelphia-area pro-lifers ready to march on Washington
The weather looks to be fine for the 45th annual March for Life, as Catholics from 53 locations, including high schools and colleges, will witness to the sanctity of human life. Many local events will also observe the anniversary of legalized abortion.
Pilgrims stream to Ardsley, and the Child’s image heals a parish
During the Christmas season, including the one just past, Queen of Peace Church in Ardsley received an unusual number of daily visitors to its Nativity scene, one of the most magnificent in the archdiocese. The work of love has helped smooth a parish merger.
Firm will plan sale, development of St. Katharine Drexel property
Aquinas Realty Partners has been chosen by the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament to plan the sale and redevelopment of the order's motherhouse in Bensalem, possibly as an over-55 community.
What makes Don Guanella tick, yesterday and today
Catholic Social Services continues to provide quality care in the largest private setting for intellectually disabled adults in the state, even in a changing care environment, thanks to generations of Catholic supporters.
Smiles you can’t fake: Joy of work, life and love for our most vulnerable
The Communities of Don Guanella and Divine Providence are caring for 330 intellectually disabled adult men and women with a half-century record of excellence driven by the Gospel call to care for our brothers and sisters.