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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.
2017-2016 Audited Financial Statements of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia
See the statements for the archdiocesan Office for Financial Services and 14 additional Catholic entities.
Spirituality of humble priest, one step from sainthood, apt for today
Father Solanus Casey, a 20th-century priest who aided the poor in Detroit's soup kitchens, served as best he could without complaining. He will be named "blessed" next week, and a Mass in Philadelphia will celebrate his holy example.
Hundreds celebrate their faith on St. Martin de Porres’ day
The joyful and reverent Mass Friday night at St. Athanasius Church drew young people along with Knights and Ladies of Peter Claver. It was held on the feast of the patron saint of African-American Catholics.
Clergy assignment changes announced
Archbishop Chaput announced appointments Nov. 7 for one priest and three permanent deacons.
Nine Philadelphia priests to be named monsignors
The honors by Pope Francis will be conferred on the archdiocesan priests, each of whom have ministered for more than 40 years in parishes and schools, at a service Dec. 3 in the cathedral.
Week’s events help all Catholics to encourage vocations
There is something for everyone, from young children through adults, in the Philadelphia Archdiocese to mark National Vocation Awareness Week, Nov. 5-11. It's part of an effort to build a culture of promoting vocations in the church.
Metanoia draws 6,000 Catholic students for ‘conversion’ retreat
Freshman and sophomores from archdiocesan Catholic high school and academies filled an arena at Temple University Oct. 30 for a spiritual retreat featuring talks, fun activities and eucharistic prayer.
All Catholics asked to offer special prayers on World Day of the Poor
Pope Francis announced the new global day of awareness last week. Catholic clergy and lay faithful in the Philadelphia Archdiocese are invited to remember the day in prayer -- see our prayer resources.