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Philadelphia native Archbishop Green named to diplomatic post
Pope Francis named Archbishop James Green, a former priest of the Philadelphia Archdiocese, to serve as an ambassador for the Holy See in Sweden and Iceland. He has served in the Vatican's diplomatic corps since 2003.
Philadelphia native named nuncio to Great Britain
Archbishop Edward J. Adams, ordained as a priest for the Philadelphia Archdiocese in 1970 by the late Cardinal John Krol, has served in the Vatican diplomatic corps for more than 20 years, most recently in Greece.
Marriage, family are focus of major 3-year initiative of archdiocese
Remain in My Love will begin this spring to help archdiocesan staff, parish couples and individuals to "embrace a Christian concept of marriage and the family and put it in place in their lives,” said its coordinator.
Immigrants aren’t getting health care, so parish brings it to them
A monthly clinic at St. Patrick Parish, Norristown, connects patients and practitioners by utilizing a Jesuit-designed innovation in community-based health care -- and the trust of clients in the church.
Take Action Sunday coming in support of life
Catholics in the Philadelphia Archdiocese are urged to take part on the weekend of May 20-21 in a nationwide program to contact their members of Congress about supporting the Conscience Protection Act.
Priest charged with stealing $500K from fund for clergy retirement home
Msgr. William Dombrow of the Philadelphia Archdiocese was charged by federal authorities with a scheme to embezzle funds intended to support Villa St. Joseph, Darby, the archdiocesan residence for aged and ill priests.
Film on holy Black priest draws hundreds to seminary for vocation focus
More than 200 people came to St. Charles Borromeo Seminary April 2 to see the documentary “Tolton” on Father Augustus Tolton. The event also appealed for young men, especially those of color, to discern a vocation to priesthood.
N.J. man pleads guilty in plot to kill Pope Francis in Philadelphia
Claiming to support the Islamic State, Santos Colon Jr., 17, admitted to a plot to shoot the pope and set off bombs during the 2015 papal visit. The would-be sniper he contacted for help was in actuality an undercover FBI agent.
New help line aids caregivers of persons with intellectual disabilities
Which of numerous offices in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia would you call to find resources for care? The Disabilities and Autism Help Line at 484-472-5041 helps match the need to the help available with ease.
Mass for people with disabilities shows ‘a community of loving support’
For the fifth year, Archbishop Charles Chaput celebrated the annual Mass honoring the gifts of persons with disabilities, the deaf community, along with family, friends and caregivers on April 1. With their love, they preach to him, he said.