Local News
Catholic Charities Appeal ‘gives hope to all’ in 2020
Archbishop Charles Chaput launched the Philadelphia Archdiocese's largest annual fundraiser for ministries serving tens of thousands of people Jan. 17, saying its $12.5 million goal was "a lot of money, but there's a lot of need."
St. Laurentius Church sold, ending 6-year dispute
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s role in the drama over the closed church ended with its Jan. 13 sale. How to reuse the ornate 19th century structure for a secular purpose, and possibly preserve it, will be taken up by a new player.
Thousands of area faithful ready to March for Life
Catholics from parishes and schools in the Philadelphia Archdiocese will travel to Washington, D.C. Jan. 24 for the 47th annual pro-life demonstration. See a schedule of events and a list of bus trips.
Once sleeping in cars, she’s now heading for college
Bernadette spent almost 40 years living on the streets of North Philadelphia due to addiction. Thanks to an archdiocesan ministry that assists women in recovery, she's taking classes -- and control of her destiny.
Culture
‘Marriage Story’ deals with divorce but affirms commitment
The hard-hitting movie covers a broad range of emotions, from gentle affection to blind rage. And each of these moods is carefully calibrated and skillfully evoked in remarkably fine performances.
‘Underwater’ ends up all wet
Dim and murky, the tedious survival slog, which stars Kristen Stewart, lacks oxygen due to cardboard characters and a flimsy plot.