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Catholic Charismatics give a spirited ‘yes’ to the Lord
Members of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal in the Philadelphia area celebrated the 50th anniversary of the movement with a three-day conference Oct. 15-17 in Essington. The renewal has reached 120 million people worldwide.
Collegeville parish plans major outreach to homeless of region
The St. Eleanor Parish youth group is collecting travel-size toiletries for “Operation: Help the Homeless” on Oct. 21-22 to benefit a center serving the growing homeless population in Montgomery County.
Webinar for parents, parishes aims to combat porn usage
An free online information session on how to protect children from the effects of pornography will be held Nov. 7 and Nov. 16, courtesy of an interfaith alliance. Register here.
Catholic youth: Thanks for asking our opinion, here’s what we think
Ahead of next year's synod on youth, a local survey of nearly 900 Catholic young adults shows they fear for the future, they want to do works of service and they want to gather with other young people in retreats, sports and in the Sunday Mass.
Parishioners celebrate growth in West Chester, 50 years on
SS. Peter and Paul Parish in Chester County welcomed Bishop John McIntyre for a 50th anniversary parish Mass on Sunday, Oct. 15. Carved from existing parishes in 1967, today the strong faith community is "what keeps us together."
Dual celebration marks 50 years for deacons, consecration to Mary
Archbishop Charles Chaput led Sunday's Mass at the cathedral and preached on the two occasions of the 50th anniversary of the permanent diaconate and consecration of the Philadelphia Archdiocese to Our Lady of Fatima.
Catholic parents turn heartache of addiction into hope for others
There were no Catholic programs when two Philadelphia-area parents grappled with their children’s addictions. So they developed their own ministries, and now they are sharing the Catholic Church’s healing mission to deal with today’s leading health crisis. See the latest in CatholicPhilly.com's series on addictions.
Sisters needed new wheels, so donors stepped up for a van
The Little Sisters of the Poor rely on donations for the elderly they serve, and the old van needed to pick up donated food was dying. So Knights of Columbus rallied generous souls and raised the needed money.
Oktoberfest a huge hit for 300 young adults in hip locale
Evangelization through fun and a sense of belonging came off as hoped as Anthem threw a get-to-know-you party with live music, food and drinks for young adults Friday night in the city's Fishtown section.
Unwanted at first, Poor Clare sisters mark 100 years in Philadelphia
The monastery of nuns, located now in Bucks County where Cardinal Justin Rigali celebrated their anniversary Mass, was rejected by the Cincinnati and New York dioceses. But thanks to a Drexel family connection, they flourished in Philadelphia.