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Scenes from the Catholic League basketball championships

The tradition and excitement of Philadelphia high school basketball continued Feb. 26 at the Palestra in the finals of the Philadelphia Catholic League, as both the girls' and boys' team battled for their respective titles.

Some 1,300 men from archdiocese attend Man Up Philly

Hundreds of men gathered Saturday, March 3 for the 10th annual men's spirituality conference in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. The day featured motivational speakers, time for prayer, lunch, fellowship and Mass.

Across the Aisles: St. Richard Church

Members of the South Philadelphia parish gathered for the Saturday evening vigil Mass Feb. 10 with their pastor, Father Michael Reilly, as the celebrant. Founded in 1924, the parish offers Mass at St. Richard's and nearby Holy Spirit Church.

Super Bowl champion Eagles feted in lavish parade, rally

More than a million fans of the Philadelphia Eagles streamed into the city Feb. 8 for a Super Bowl championship parade that was unforgettable in its passion and scope. See our gallery of 28 photos from the day.

Rice Bowl returns for Lent with local benefit

Bishop John McIntyre led a prayer service Feb. 2 to kick off this year's Catholic Relief Services program. Twenty-five percent of money raised stays in local -- such as the food cupboard at St. Ignatius Parish, Philadelphia.

Eagles excitement reaching fever pitch before big game

See photos and watch a video -- a pastor leading school children in "Fly Eagles Fly" -- as the region anticipates the Philadelphia Eagles playing in Super Bowl LII this Sunday. And Pope Francis might even be wearing his Eagles' gear.

Across the Aisles: St. Andrew Parish, Drexel Hill

Msgr. Albin Grous, pastor of St. Andrew's, celebrated Mass Jan. 28 to begin the observance of Catholic Schools Week at his parish school, along with all schools in the Philadelphia Archdiocese this week.

A ministry in modern media, explained

Bishop Robert Barron traced the origin of his work of evangelization in the digital age during the fifth annual Cardinal John Foley Lecture Jan. 29 at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary.

Rally presses expansion of school choice options in Pa.

About 800 students from local Catholic, private and charter schools gathered Wednesday, Jan. 24 at Archbishop Ryan High School, Philadelphia, push for new educational savings accounts.

Preparing for parenthood in Mother-Baby Program

The Catholic Social Services initiative offers teen mothers a safe environment and practical skills to care for their children and for themselves.