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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."
U.S. Eastern Catholic bishops thank pope for lifting ban on married priests
The bishops thanked Pope Francis for his 2014 decision to permit the ordination of married priests for the Eastern Catholic churches outside their traditional homelands, where married priests are common.
Diverse music hits high note for Archbishop Perez’s installation Mass
From Cuban laments to gospel and chant, the hymns for the Feb. 18 liturgy reflected the joy of those served by the former "Father Nelson," who himself is "a gifted musician."
St. Agnes faithful call archbishop ‘a man of action’
Although Archbishop Nelson Perez served as pastor of St. Agnes Parish in West Chester nearly a decade ago, the impact he left can still be seen. His former parishioners are overjoyed to welcome him home.