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Five men ordained transitional deacons at seminary
Archbishop Charles Chaput ordained three men for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, plus two for the Neocatechumenal Way who will serve in the archdiocese, May 11 at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary.
Local students honored by Catholic Athletes for Christ
Nineteen students representing 18 Catholic high schools in the Philadelphia Archdiocese received the Courage Award given for their leadership, academic and athletic excellence and commitment to their Catholic faith.
Hallahan HS, Community College of Phila. ink partnership
The archdiocesan all-girls high school and Philadelphia's largest college, located just blocks apart, agreed to a program in which eligible Hallahan students can earn a two-year college degree.
St. Katharine School gathers community for 5K race
A warm, sunny morning greeted participants in the ninth annual 5K race for St. Katharine of Siena School in Wayne on Saturday, May 11.
Across the Aisles: Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, Hilltown
The Bucks County parish celebrated its 100th anniversary with Mass on Sunday, May 5 led by Archbishop Charles Chaput and parish pastor Father John Schiele along with the faithful of the parish.
Scenes from the Philadelphia pro-life rally
After videos surfaced this week of a state lawmaker confronting women peacefully protesting abortion in Philadelphia, approximately 1,000 pro-life advocates gathered May 10 in front of a center city abortion clinic.
21 men receive ministry of acolyte at seminary
In a Mass Saturday, May 4 at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, Allentown Bishop Alfred Schlert conferred the ministry by which seminarians and the men studying to be permanent deacons will distribute holy Communion.
Children of St. Mary Parish receive 1st holy Communion
As at many parishes this spring, children of the Schwenksville parish were welcomed by their pastor, Father Louis Bellopede, on May 5 to the Lord's altar to receive the holy Eucharist.
Priests mark many years of ministry at Jubilarian Mass
The annual Priests' Alumni Mass at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary drew scores of priests of the Philadelphia Archdiocese -- many celebrating 25 years, 50 years or more -- to St. Martin's Chapel on May 2.
Sealed with a kiss: Married couples renew vows at Mass
Archbishop Charles Chaput was the main celebrant for the annual Wedding Anniversary Mass Saturday, May 4 at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul. See scenes from the Mass.