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Church program helps refugees escape oppression, resettle in America
Catholic Social Services is leading local Catholics' welcome of a Ukrainian family, a Nigerian man and youths from Central American and Central Africa. The prosperity of Liberians points to the success of the church's work.
Conference fetes 25 years of ‘owner’s manual’ for Catholics
The "Catechism of the Catholic Church" was published a quarter-century ago, and an event last week in Philadelphia drew 500 people to explore the "genius" of its presentation of Catholic teaching.
Allentown priest becomes bishop of his home diocese
Pope Francis has named Msgr. Alfred Schlert, 55, administrator of the Diocese of Allentown, as the diocese's new bishop. The bishop-elect is a native of Easton and has been vicar general of the diocese since 1998.
Naming of new Allentown bishop is ‘moment of joy,’ archbishop says
In a statement on behalf of the Philadelphia Archdiocese, Archbishop Charles Chaput congratulated Msgr. Alfred Schlert who was named by Pope Francis to lead the Diocese of Allentown.
For a century, Puerto Ricans have shared faith, citizenship
The mostly Catholic residents of the Caribbean island have lived in Philadelphia since the early 20th century, bringing their Catholic faith and cultural traditions into the city's mix of peoples.
The hardest talk: Racism in parishes
The recent discussion on the prejudices people carry into parish life, which often are swept under the rug, were discussed openly at the final session in a four-part series on racism this year in archdiocesan parishes.
After K-12 in Catholic schools, quadruplets choose Catholic colleges
Elizabeth, Alexandra, Sarah and Richard are moving on from their Northeast Philadelphia neighborhood to Philadelphia-area universities, thanks to the many sacrifices of their proud parents.
Villanova University conference explores intersection of faith and sports
Approved by the Vatican and hosted by Villanova and the Big East Conference, the panel last week looked at how sports is a universal language in a divided world, among other topics.
In model of Jesus, new deacons come to serve the church
Twelve men were ordained to the permanent diaconate for the Philadelphia Archdiocese on Saturday, June 10 by Archbishop Charles Chaput, who explained the roots of deacons in the Bible.
New deacons receive parish assignments
The 12 permanent deacons ordained June 10 will serve in archdiocesan parishes, Archbishop Chaput announced, joining other clergy assignment changes.