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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.
Federal appeals court now says Florida Latin cross can stay
The Feb. 19 ruling affirms that a World War II-era cross may remain standing in Pensacola, based on the Supreme Court's decision last year about a similar memorial in Maryland. Some analysts note the case could permit more religious symbols in public spaces.
Vietnamese priest serves villagers quarantined for coronavirus
Since Feb. 16, Father Joseph Hoang Trong Huu has served nearly 11,000 residents in the Son Loi commune, which the government sealed off Feb. 13 for 20 days due to fears over the COVID-19 virus.
‘We are in human misery,’ Franciscan in northern Syria tells pope
A priest has begged for prayers as tens of thousands of people live in plastic tents amid snow and a bombing campaign. The UN has called the conflict "the biggest humanitarian horror story of the 21st century."