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Philadelphia joins suburbs, lifts most COVID restrictions for churches
Now all churches in the Philadelphia Archdiocese may have full capacity and close proximity as soon as this weekend’s Masses, June 5-6, the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. The wearing of masks, however, will remain a consideration.
Ascension offers digital events to help Catholics celebrate Corpus Christi
The West Chester-based Catholic multimedia network's events aim to deepen Catholics' devotion to the Eucharist. "Like a married couple renewing wedding vows, we are invited to say to the Lord, 'Yes, I still choose to be here with you on Sundays,'" said author Edward Sri.
Nine new permanent deacons to be ordained this month
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez will ordain the men for service in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia on Saturday, June 12. Learn about them here, and pray for the men and their wives ahead of the ordination Mass.
Attacks on U.S. Jews should spur Catholics to ‘call out hatred,’ say local scholars
As antisemitic assaults spike across the country, Adam Gregerman and Philip Cunningham of the Institute for Jewish-Catholic Relations at St. Joseph's University stress the need to protect minorities and "cultivate a sense of communal solidarity."
Seniors served by archdiocese say they’re ‘more viable and active’ than ever
As the nation wraps up Older Americans Month, clients of Catholic Housing and Community Services want you to know they're far from "sitting around doing nothing or playing bingo."
Honor veterans with prayer, gratitude, says military bishop
Serving one's country in uniform is a Christ-like way of "dying to self," said Philadelphia priest and Auxiliary Bishop Joseph Coffey of the Archdiocese for the Military Services in the USA.
Students take on the world’s problems, with empathy
At Mary, Mother of the Redeemer School in North Wales, kids in grades preK to eight spent the academic year solving real-life challenges, with "Christ at the center" of their projects.
A year after George Floyd’s death, Gospel message more vital than ever, say pastoral leaders
Healing racism is a task for "people who not only love justice but work towards it" by following Christ, according to clergy and faithful.
Pro-life bills on fetal heartbeat, Down syndrome advance in Pa. House
The Pennsylvania Catholic Conference is seeking support for three bills in the state House of Representatives, including a ban on abortions when an unborn baby's heartbeat or Down syndrome has been detected.
Staff ‘hungry to do more’ after months of food giveaways
Since October, archdiocesan Nutritional Development Services has distributed close to 250,000 million pounds of groceries to counter COVID-related food insecurity -- and the agency isn't looking to stop there.