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Second car used by the pope in Phila. goes up for auction
Bids are now being accepted through Dec. 20 at an online auction website for one of the two Fiat sedans used to transport Pope Francis during his September 2015 visit to the city.
On Giving Tuesday, two Catholic charities lead call for generosity
After the shopping spree of Black Friday, the Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia is urging consumers to donate to worthy causes today. Among them locally are Mother of Mercy House and St. Edmond's Home for Children.
Abortion survivor tells story of secrecy, and love, to area pro-lifers
Melissa Ohden should not have been the guest speaker at the Pro-Life Union's banquet last week. She should not have been born at all. But she survived an abortion procedure, was adopted and only discovered the truth by accident.
St. Katherine’s parishioners reach out with Family Volunteer Day
From preschoolers to octogenarians, members of the Northeast Philadelphia parish packaged 500 Thanksgiving meals, visited the sick and showed how much they care for everyone in the community not only last Saturday, but every day.
Young adults tap into faith-science debate at Media event
The Theology on Tap series hosted Nov. 16 by the Nativity B.V.M. Parish young adults called on a young scientist and MIT grad to discuss how religious truths can harmonize with scientific truths.
Thanksgiving: A unique holiday for a uniquely diverse nation
How do new arrivals to America celebrate this national holiday that is unlike any other? CatholicPhilly.com spoke with immigrants from eight countries and six parishes to learn about the foods and traditions they’ve adopted in their new home. Not surprisingly, gratitude is a universal theme.
It’s not heaven, but New Jerusalem Now is saving addicts’ lives
The Medical Mission Sisters' substance abuse program has been helping addicted men and women find recovery in one of the poorest areas of Philadelphia for three decades. The miracle is in keeping it running, and in the hope it offers.
The spy who taught me: Catholic school pays off in CIA career
Bonner-Prendergast High School students heard about the colorful adventures of alumnus and retired CIA operative Jack Devine. The values he learned at the school helped him make life-and-death decisions in nearly every global hot spot over 30 years.
Fun day raises funds for a good cause: Helping sick kids
They played bingo for designer hand bags and other goodies, and raised $30,000 Sunday at St. Cyril Parish in Jamison. The event was begun by the Masciantonio family to aid families whose children face serious illness.
Black ink in view for archdiocese’s finances, in short term and long
New audited financial statements for the Philadelphia Archdiocese show a manageable deficit that may be at break-even by next year. Underfunded obligations have seen a dramatic positive swing of $213 million in five years.