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Rice Bowl program blends global, local to create enough for all
Now in its 45th year, the annual Catholic Relief Services campaign -- which raises millions for domestic and international hunger relief efforts -- bridges cultures and hearts.
League’s two best, Wood and West, meet in championship
Monday night's Catholic League girls' basketball final at the Palestra will pit West Catholic's hot streak against Archbishop Wood's stellar season. Wood is hoping to atone for last year's heart breaker.
Two PCL giants to meet in finals on Monday
Roman Catholic and Neumann-Goretti have accrued a composite 52 Catholic League championships. That number will rise to 53 on Feb. 24 at the Palestra -- John Knebels offers a preview.
Artist’s portraits show children as face of Holocaust
“Beloved: Children of the Holocaust,” an educational exhibit that displays 27 portraits of innocent lives lost during the Holocaust, opened at Roman Catholic High School in Philadelphia Feb. 19.
Interfaith leaders greet Archbishop Perez with warmth, hope
Representatives of the area's faith-based communities have welcomed the new leader of the Philadelphia Archdiocese, and say they look forward to "tapping into what intrinsically connects us."
Harrisburg Diocese files for bankruptcy
Citing "dwindling church revenues” as well as financial reparations for survivors of clergy sexual abuse and high legal costs, Bishop Ronald Gainer “regrettably” announced the reorganization Feb. 18.
Local Catholic colleges show awards, scholarships
Neumann, Cabrini, Villanova, Holy Family and St. Joseph's universities recently made news with announcements of various tuition aid programs, an education center and even a new faculty residence.
Faithful fill cathedral for installation Mass
More than 2,000 participants of all ages, ethnicities and parishes celebrated Archbishop Nelson Perez's installation as archbishop Philadelphia, filling the cathedral with joy, beauty and revelry.
Priest mentor to Archbishop Perez still going strong at 89
Father Michael Feketie befriended the family of Archbishop Nelson Perez in his boyhood and inspired him to be a priest. The Newark archdiocesan priest proudly watched his protege while serving in the ministry he loves.
Pennsylvanians for Human Life set annual banquet
The Celebrate Life Banquet will be Sunday, Feb. 23 at Springfield Country Club. Scott Klusendorf, president of Life Training Institute, is the keynote speaker along with other honorees.