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Hospice patient awarded Purple Heart

It was a long time coming, but William “Ron” Arpino, 82, a hospice care patient at Holy Redeemer Hospital in Meadowbrook, who was diagnosed with only weeks to live, was presented with the Purple Heart he earned on a battlefield in Korea 61 years ago -- watch a video of the presentation.

Catholic Social Services hosts picnic for kids (video)

More than 950 children who attend one of 10 Out of School Time summer programs run by Catholic Social Services in Philadelphia enjoyed a day of fun and games last month at Neshaminy Shore Picnic Park. Watch the video by Sarah Webb.

St. John Paul II relic venerated by hundreds

At the conclusion of Masses recently at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul in Philadelphia, there was a blessing with the saintly pope's relic and prayers asking for his heavenly intercession -- watch a video of the devotions.

Christian groups urge Obama to take action to stop violence in Gaza

WASHINGTON (CNS) -- U.S. Christian organizations called on President Barack Obama to take direct action to stop the current violence in the Gaza Strip and to work toward a just peace for both Israelis and Palestinians.

Theology of the Body director speaks of his transformation

Watch as Damon tells his story during the final keynote address of the Theology of the Body Congress on July 11.

Theology of the Body Congress

The International Theology of the Body Congress took place last week, July 9-11, in Philadelphia to study and share thoughts on the Theology of the Body developed by Pope St. John Paul II. Watch a video on the congress by CatholicPhilly.com photographer Sarah Webb.

Pope phones rabbi, offers condolences over Israeli teens’ murder

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis telephoned Rome's chief rabbi to personally express his sadness over the murder of three kidnapped Israeli teens whose bodies were found June 30 in Hebron, West Bank.

Corpus Christi Parish celebrates 50 years in Lansdale

Watch a video of the 50th anniversary celebration of Corpus Christi Parish in Lansdale on Sunday, June 22.

Kids ready for a blessed, healthy summer

Children receive healthy meals and learn to become peacemakers in their community at St. Athanasius School, where the Summer Meals Program is run by archdiocesan Nutritional Development Services. Watch a video by Sarah Webb.

Newly ordained priest celebrates mass at Our Lady of Hope

Father Richard Owens, a Mercy Vocational High School graduate who pursued business studies at the school in Philadelphia, was ordained a Capuchin Franciscan priest in Pittsburgh on June 7. Father Owens celebrated his first Mass June 15 at Our Lady of Hope Church on Broad Street in North Philadelphia, along with priests who have influenced […]