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Last in a long line: Some sisters see end of their congregation in sight
What happens to orders of religious sisters managing the dearth of vocations and no younger sisters to care for the aged sisters who served in years past? The Grey Nuns are one order in the archdiocese facing that prospect.
Gun violence in West Phila. ‘no surprise,’ archbishop says
“Violence begins in the heart before the hand picks up a weapon," Archbishop Charles Chaput said in response to a Friday night shooting rampage in the city. "Violence is now part of the American Way from womb to tomb, and it should surprise no one when it hits home locally.”
Thanks for 15,000 years of service
That's how many combined years of ministry the religious women and men in the archdiocese are celebrating this year. Archbishop Charles Chaput celebrated a Mass last Sunday for them at the Cathedral.
After 75 years, St. Hubert’s still educating young ladies in the Northeast
St. Hubert Catholic High School for Girls kicked off its anniversary this week with a Mass led by a former principal. The school runs a thriving music program and still teaches sewing for young ladies.
At St. Peter Claver Mass, a call to reconciliation
Bishop Joseph Perry of the Chicago Archdiocese preached at a Mass Sept. 10 at St. Cyprian Church in West Philadelphia. He called African American Catholics to commit to the Gospel message of liberation and to welcome newcomers to America.
Funds sought this weekend for victims of Louisiana flooding
For all Masses Sept. 17-18, all parishes in the Philadelphia Archdiocese are invited to contribute to a special collection to support the victims of recent flooding in Louisiana where thousands of families have been displaced.
Pep rally kicks off new school year in archdiocese
Some Catholic school students weren’t in school on Friday morning, Sept. 9, but instead they closed 18th Street in Philadelphia and cheered from the steps of the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul in a raucous rally.
Clergy changes noted in archdiocese
Archbishop Charles Chaput announced assignment changes for three priests Sept. 12.
Ladies, need a break? This Catholic conference could be it
Women seeking a day of rest and spiritual renewal should register soon for the Catholic Women’s Conference on Saturday, Oct. 29 at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Doylestown.
AbbeyFest offers strong lineup of music, faith and fun for thousands
A rock concert that also includes confessions, eucharistic adoration and Mass is ready at Abbey Faith and Music Festival, a day-long event for all ages at Daylesford Abbey in Paoli on Saturday, Sept. 24.