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St. Katharine Drexel students make Bible come alive
Students of the regional Catholic school at St. Bede's in Holland presented various biblical scenes, including the life of Jesus and his crucifixion, on Palm Sunday evening, April 14.
Scenes of Palm Sunday at the cathedral
Catholics filled the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul for the Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion on Sunday, April 14, which marked the solemn start of Holy Week in the church.
Tragedy at twilight: Notre Dame Cathedral burns
UPDATED - The 850-year-old church appeared to sustain heavy damage after a fire tore through its roof and destroyed its central spire April 15. See the latest photos in this gallery, and see developing coverage in World News.
Scenes from the 2019 Disabilities Mass at Cathedral
An army of volunteers assisted the special guests at the annual Mass honoring Persons with Disabilities, the Deaf Community, Family, Friends and Caregivers on Saturday, March 30 at the Cathedral.
Pope meets Muslim hosts, Christians on rainy day in Morocco
On his 28-hour trip to the North African country last weekend, Pope Francis visited with civil and Islamic religious leaders plus Christians in the predominantly Muslim country.
AbbeyFest concert rocks crowd at Bonner-Prendergast
Although the annual AbbeyFest day-long music festival in Paoli won't take place until September, the AbbeyFest Music Series brought a taste of contemporary Christian music to Msgr. Bonner and Archbishop Prendergast High School.
Cultural Heritage Mass draws Catholics rooted in many lands
The annual Mass, held March 23 at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul and celebrated by Archbishop Charles Chaput, gathered faithful whose families, or they themselves, represented some 30 nations.
Proud of Polish heritage, parishioners receive saint’s relic
The former personal secretary of Pope John Paul II gave St. John Cantius Parish in Philadelphia a first-class relic of the saint at a liturgy March 16.
Rite of Election welcomes those entering Catholic Church
People preparing to be baptized Catholics and those preparing to receive the sacraments of penance and Eucharist gathered last weekend for three ceremonies led by Archbishop Chaput at the cathedral.
Across the Aisles: St. Patrick Parish, Philadelphia
Prior to Philadelphia's 2019 parade in honor of the Irish saint, the faithful gathered for a commemorative Mass that featured music by the Emerald Society Pipe Band, as well as local choirs and vocalists.