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Our Lady of Ransom set to merge with Resurrection Parish
The two Northeast Philadelphia parishes will merge at the Resurrection of Our Lord location in Rhawnhurst starting June 19. Their neighborhoods have seen a dramatic decline due to recent demographic changes.
Charismatics come to St. Thomas Parish for prayer, healing
About 100 Catholics gathered for Charismatic Mass and Healing Service May 19 at the Glen Mills church, which also included recitation of the rosary and time for adoration, all set to word and song.
Catholic identity at Archbishop Ryan HS still strong, 50 years on
The largest archdiocesan high school, which welcomed Archbishop Chaput May 19, offers cutting-edge electives unimaginable at its founding in 1967. Many of today's 1,255 students are children of graduates.
Archbishop ordains two new priests for Philadelphia Archdiocese
In a solemn yet joyous ritual last Saturday in the Cathedral, Fathers Matthew Brody and Brian Connolly were ordained. The growing student body of St. Charles Seminary participated, along with family and parish friends.
Study guide for ‘Strangers in a Strange Land’ now available
A new study guide to help deepen one's reflection on Archbishop Charles Chaput’s latest book includes discussion questions based on each of the book’s 12 chapters.
Clergy assignments in archdiocese announced
Archbishop Charles Chaput announced the first parish assignments for two newly ordained priests plus changes of assignment for 73 priests including parish 19 pastors.
At seminary, Justice Samuel Alito puts focus on religious freedom
St. Charles Borromeo Seminary received a special treat at its graduation ceremony May 17 when the U.S. Supreme Court judge received an honorary degree and gave a speech on religion and the Constitution.
St. Charles Seminary, Neumann U announce planning partnership
Administrators for St. Charles and Neumann University will work exclusively to examine the possible future relocation of the seminary's program to the university's campus in Aston, Delaware County.
All are invited to ordination of new priests on Saturday
Ordinations are archdiocesan celebrations, and all the faithful are encouraged to come to the cathedral this Saturday, May 20, as Archbishop Chaput ordains two young men for the Philadelphia Archdiocese.
First holy Communion takes added meaning at Secane parish
At Our Lady of Fatima Parish, the May 13 centenary of Our Lady's apparition in Fatima coincided with a first communion Mass. Of the 41 children, one was happy to be joined by an adult -- her father.