World Meeting of Families 2015

Today’s teaching on the family

See the daily excerpt from the preparatory catechesis for the 2015 World Meeting of Families, “Love is Our Mission: The Family Fully Alive.”

Rice Bowl kicks off sacrificial season at St. Gabriel School

The 40th anniversary of the Lenten program of prayer, fasting and giving in solidarity with poor people at home and abroad began with the fifth annual blessing in the archdiocese, led by Bishop John McIntyre Feb. 12.

Pittsburgh bishop: Church is not free ‘to practice what we preach’

An appeals court reversed a decision by a federal judge last November to grant the Pittsburgh and Erie dioceses a temporary injunction against enforcement of the HHS contraceptive mandate.

Church’s new cardinals called to love and patience

Pope Francis said the lives of the 20 new cardinals he elevated must be marked by Christian love, which means "being able to love without limits, but also to be faithful in particular situations and with practical gestures."

St. Bede Parish priest placed on leave

Father Louis J. Kolenkiewicz, 47, was suspended over allegations unrelated to contact with minors dating to 2005, for which he was placed on leave in 2011 and cleared to return to ministry in 2014. New information led to his latest suspension.

The good life starts with commitment

Mike and Christa Speranza used to attend Mass by force of habit. But after they married and started a family, they resolved to pray together, make sacrifices and model a happy marriage for their six children.

Today’s teaching on the family

See the daily excerpt from the preparatory catechesis for the 2015 World Meeting of Families, “Love is Our Mission: The Family Fully Alive.”

Archbishop Chaput’s public calendar, Monday, Feb. 16 to Sunday, Feb. 22

See this week’s public schedule for Archbishop Charles Chaput.

Celtic Spirituality Retreat

The Mother Boniface Spirituality Center in Northeast Philadelphia is hosting a Celtic Spirituality retreat March 6-8.

Young Adult Retreat

The Mother Boniface Spirituality Center in Northeast Philadelphia will offer a one-day retreat for young adults (ages 18-35) on Saturday, March 7 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.