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Local News

Confidant of Bishops and Colleagues, Kathy Kelley Caps 50-Year Career with the Archdiocese

As a secretary for bishops of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia for 53 years, the Manayunk resident and Northeast Philadelphia native looks back on her work of service to the Church with the people she called “a second family.”

Catholic High School Students Develop Leadership Skills Through Service Learning in Public Policy Program

This summer 30 students from Archdiocesan high schools attended the Service Learning in Public Policy program hosted by the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge.

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Photo features

Across the Aisles: St. Helena’s Church, Philadelphia

Young Catholics received the sacrament of confirmation conferred by Archbishop Nelson Pérez as he celebrated Mass Sept. 20 at the Philadelphia County parish.

Photo Feature: 8th Annual Padre Pio Festival

See scenes from the 8th annual Padre Pio Festival held Sept. 16-17 in Bucks County.

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Calendar of Events

Roman Catholic High School to Host Annual Roman Run Along Kelly Drive in November

Roman Catholic High School will host their annual Roman Run along Kelly Drive on Sunday November 12th, from 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

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Commentaries

Shapiro’s Cut to Real Alternatives Leaves Pennsylvania Women with No Alternatives

"It’s a devastating move that will deprive women throughout the state of vital resources at a time when they are struggling, vulnerable, and in need," writes Amy Stoner, Director of Catholic Social Services Community Based and Housing and Homeless Services Division.

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Spirituality

Jesus Teaches Us the Power of Forgiveness

Read Msgr. Joseph Prior’s reflection on the readings of the Holy Mass for the Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time.

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