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Catholic Commitment to Affordable Senior Housing Growing Deeper
As a new senior housing community rises in Northeast Philadelphia, two others developed by Catholic Charities of Philadelphia marked 10 years in the city. A total of nine communities allow seniors to live within their budgets and with dignity in the communities they love.
Archdiocesan Youth Ministry Office Receives $125,000 Grant to Expand Leadership Program
The Office for Ministry with Youth has received a $125,000 grant from the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry to expand a program that empowers teens to lead parish-based mission projects rooted in faith.
Author’s Strong Faith, Love for History, Leads to First Book
The parishioner of St. Kevin’s in Springfield, Delaware County was inspired by her granddaughter to write a historical fiction novel for children last year. A follow-up book is expected next year.
41 ‘Pierogi Pilgrims’ from Philadelphia Find God in Poland’s Holy Sites
From healing grief to setting the stage for a marriage, the Catholic young adults experienced profound encounters with the Holy Spirit among one another at Polish shrines and historic sites July 2-12.
Special Collection Will Aid Earthquake Victims in Venezuela
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez is asking parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to take up a special second collection Aug. 15-16 to support Catholic Relief Services' humanitarian response to last month's devastating earthquakes in Venezuela.
Molded in Philly, New Black Catholic CEO Riding ‘Wave of New Energy’
Sheila Hodges begins her tenure as CEO and editor of the Black Catholic Messenger digital news outlet energized by her formation at the University of Pennsylvania and her strong Catholic faith.
Soccer-Fan Priest Enjoys World Cup in Philly, Sees God’s Presence in ‘Beautiful Game’
Surprised by the gift of tickets to a match, Father Remigio Morales of St. Agatha-St. James Parish saw players making the sign of the cross and witnessed the shared joy of fans worldwide for the game he loves.
Missionary Hub in Chester Offering Workshops to Share, Teach the Faith
Joshua Bean, the missionary hub director at St. Katharine Drexel Parish in Delaware County, led a talk July 8 on the basics of the Catholic faith, suggesting the workshop as a first step before one invites a friend to Mass.
Archbishop Pérez Announces Latest Clerical Assignments
Changes of assignment for one diocesan priest and two religious priests in parishes in the Philadelphia Archdiocese were announced this week.
Living Catholic With Intention: Lay Household Communities Thrive in Phila. Region
Young adults are consciously seeking out ways to live together in small households where they can share their work, prayer, and leisure while evangelizing the community.