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‘Last responders’ share heartache, fears over COVID
Local funeral directors say the pandemic has impacted "every aspect of their jobs," from personal safety to paperwork, while leaving them "emotionally drained."
Joint ministry unites two parishes in fight against racism
After last spring's protests against the killing of Black Americans and urgent calls for reform, the Joint Catholic Ministry on Racial Justice brought together parishioners of North Philadelphia and Delaware County parishes to end "the segregation of Sundays" in the church.
Savvy of St. Frances Cabrini inspires local businessman to launch film on her
Eustace Wolfington is backing current production of "Cabrini" to tell the story of the Italian immigrant nun turned U.S. citizen, and how her saintly determination is a model for today's business leaders.
Rethink New Year’s resolutions in order to keep them, say area faithful
Setting and attaining self-improvement goals is possible if you're willing to learn from the past and rely on God, said a number of local priests and parishioners.
Delco families get helping hand for their holiday tables
Some 500 Chester households received a week's worth of breakfast and lunch for each child, along with healthy Christmas dinners, thanks to archdiocesan Nutritional Development Services.
Manger scene in alley brings ‘light in the darkness’
A crèche behind Our House Ministries in Philadelphia's Grays Ferry neighborhood has brightened an area struggling with poverty, addiction and gun violence.
Christmas feast brings hope, joy to older adults amid COVID
Catholic Housing and Community Services teamed up with area partners to deliver holiday meals, treats, gifts, cards -- and above all, compassion -- to residents of archdiocesan senior living complexes.
Seniors share their favorite Christmas memories
Church pageants, family celebrations, carols, cookies, Bing Crosby and Motown are among the cherished recollections of older adults served by archdiocesan Catholic Housing and Community Services.
Christmas levels divisions by lifting all, says West Phila. priest
During midnight Mass at St. Cyprian Parish, pastor Msgr. Federico Britto said Christ's incarnation raises humanity to "a higher plateau," where strangers become brothers and sisters.
Racer, tech firm donate $50K – and a challenge – to archdiocesan hunger relief agency
John McAleer and his Convergence Acceleration Solutions (CAS) Group have teamed up with Nutritional Development Services to take food insecurity to the finish line -- and you can help.