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Marchers from Philadelphia witness to life in Washington
About 3,000 people took buses and other means to join the tens (or hundreds) of thousands of others in the capital Jan. 27 for the 44th annual March for Life. Many locals found the event upbeat and energized.
Gas explosion closes Bryn Mawr Catholic school
SS. Colman-John Neumann School remains closed Monday, Jan. 30 after an explosion in the boiler room occurred early in the morning before students or staff had arrived. No injuries were reported.
Additional archdiocesan offices reveal financial statements
Audited financial statements were released today for Catholic schools, cemeteries, the seminary, Nutritional Development Services and St. John Vianney Hospital for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2016.
Philadelphia’s Auxiliary Bishop Martin Lohmuller dies at 97
Long a close aid to the late Cardinal John Krol, Bishop Lohmuller died Tuesday afternoon after a lengthy illness. He was the oldest bishop in the United States. Funeral rites will be held Wednesday, Feb. 1 at the Cathedral.
St. Katherine Church hosts first pro-life rally in Northeast Philadelphia
The rally on the 44th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, Jan. 22, presented prayers and talks in support of efforts to raise awareness of the pro-life movement and the sanctity of human life.
$350K gift will help renovate St. Joseph’s Sisters’ retirement home
As St. Joseph Villa shifts from traditional, institutional care of aged sisters to a more home-like, community-based model, the $25 million renovation project got a big boost from the Connelly Foundation.
Workshop looks beyond the church bulletin to digital connections
Reaching young people, especially, and drawing them to Mass is harder than ever if a parish only uses the venerable bulletin. Next month parish leaders can learn about digital tools to communicate easily with parishioners.
Catholic Charities Appeal aims to give hope to all in need
Archbishop Charles Chaput launched this year's annual appeal. With a goal of $12.5 million, funds go toward 180 ministries of the Philadelphia Archdiocese, including a program helping drug-addicted women find recovery, a home -- and hope.
Area pro-lifers get inside look at insidious abortions
At the Pro-Life Summit in Philadelphia on Jan. 14, a newspaper columnist and film producer discussed the trial of abortion doctor Kermit Gosnell, and how many turned a blind eye to his clinic's murderous practice.
Prayer service honoring Dr. King challenges attitudes on race
At the annual Archdiocesan Gathering Monday night, black people and white people discussed candidly their personal biases and experiences with racism. The conversations will continue at three other Catholic churches this winter.