Commentaries
An Invitation…
February is dedicated as Black History Month throughout the country and is an invitation for all to know and celebrate the gifts of people of African descent, writes Father Stephen D. Thorne.
Nature Makes the Feast of Epiphany a Daily Occurrence
Bernadette Rudolph, Director of Facilitation and Strategic Partnerships at Cranaleith Spiritual Center, a participating institute in EcoPhilly, shares a reflection on the daily occurrence of epiphanies in our own life.
Blessings of Health and Happiness
In her latest column, Sarah Hanley from The Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia talks how the New Year is the perfect opportunity to think about the positive and spiritual changes we can make.
Composting: A Simple Act That Transforms Us Into A Culture More In Love With God
In his latest column, Aaron Lemma from EcoPhilly says by knowing where our food grows to where our trash goes, each small action transforms us into a culture more in love with God.
The Season of Giving
In her latest column, Sarah Hanley from The Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia talks about opportunities for end-of-year giving.
Financial Spotlight: Endowment Funds
Kurt Gabbard, Chief Financial Officer for the The Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia, discusses the benefit of endowment funds in his latest column for CatholicPhilly.
The Necessary Inspiration in a Time of Troubles: Saints
Saint Joseph’s University is recalling the life of Sister Bowman in a unique and lasting way by honoring her life and naming its new first-year residence hall in her honor.
The Pathway of Missionary Discipleship: A Marathon of Grace
In her latest column, Dr. Brooke C. Tesche, Superintendent of Secondary Schools and Schools of Special Education for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, writes about the pathway of missionary discipleship.
Addressing Hunger In Your Community
For most of us the presence of hunger is not as up close and personal, but hunger is clearly all around each of us.
Encounter, Formation, and Action
Fr. Stephen Thorne, co-chair of the Archbishop’s Commission on Racial Healing, reflects on a recent workshop for principals of Archdiocesan parish and regional elementary schools saying, “So much of our ministry, especially in Catholic education, begins with sacred encounter.”