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As ‘Need Continues to Grow,’ CRS Rice Bowl Aims for Record 50th Year
Organizers of the venerable Lenten fundraising and awareness campaign are hoping to raise more than ever after a record-setting collection last year. Funds raised go to feed people in need both locally and across the globe.
As Food Needs Multiply with Thanksgiving and Christmas on the Horizon, Martha’s Choice Readies Help for Hundreds of Families
The food pantry and farm operated by Catholic Social Services has seen needs skyrocket in Montgomery County. Staff and volunteers plan to distribute up to 900 turkeys and all the trimmings for Thanksgiving, plus gift cards for Christmas.
#iGiveCatholic Marks Giving Tuesday With Sign of Faith
Last year the Catholic Charities Appeal and St. Charles Seminary were the top two recipients in the U.S. for the annual Catholic giving initiative. Organizers are hoping for similar generosity this year.
Annual Forty Hours Devotion at Cathedral Begins Dec. 1
Prepare for the upcoming Jubilee Year with the Annual Eucharistic Devotion at the Cathedral Basilica beginning on Dec. 1.
Divine Providence Village Celebrates 40 Years of Serving Women with Intellectual Disabilities
Everyday encounters of love by staff and volunteers for the women and girls of the Catholic Social Services residence in Springfield, Delaware County show how “God is present here.”
Basket Raffle to Benefit CRS, NDS to Run Dec. 2-18
Enter for a chance to win fair trade items and contribute to Catholic Relief Services and Nutritional Development Services.
Sister Mary William, SSJ, dies at 82
Sister Mary William SSJ, (Anne Marie Herron), age 82, died on November 6, 2024, at Saint Joseph Villa.
For 50 Years, Mass on 6ABC Brings Worship of God to Homebound
Producing the weekly liturgy is a labor of love for volunteers and a crew that has become “family” – all to serve those longing for the Sunday Mass they cannot attend.
Local Pastor, Author to Discuss Book on Angels with EWTN
Msgr. Brian Bransfield, pastor of St. Joseph Parish in Aston, will discuss his book on an episode of the Catholic network’s “Women of Grace” show in December.
Sister Mary Anne Craig, OSF, Long-Time Educator at Little Flower HS dies at 62
Sister Mary Anne Craig, OSF, 62, died in Assisi House on Thursday, November 14, 2024, after a lengthy battle with cancer.