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Festival brings Padre Pio to the people, and the people to God
The sixth annual Padre Pio Festival at St. Bede the Venerable Parish in Holland drew hundreds of all ages for two days of Mass, confessions, eucharistic adoration, family fun and "many, many blessings."
AbbeyFest draws hundreds for music, fun and ‘hearts open to Jesus’
Headline acts, a Hollywood actor, a "rock star" archbishop and family-friendly activities made for a "cool Catholic" gathering at Daylesford Abbey Sept. 19 -- but the spirit of celebrating God remains the same, said organizers.
Four archdiocesan schools take home the Blue Ribbon
A total of 41 parish and regional Catholic elementary schools in the five-county archdiocesan area have now attained the national award since the U.S. Department of Education launched the program in 1982.
Delco parish school becomes senior housing, and it’s ‘love at first sight’
Two "gorgeous" and historic structures of the former St. Joseph Parish School in Collingdale are on track to become home for 50 area seniors, thanks to the hard work and patience of many partners with the Philadelphia Archdiocese.
St. Matthew parishioners ‘Come and See’ more about the Eucharist
Ed Garbacz, a member of the Conshohocken parish, continued a series of faith formation talks last week examining the parts of the Mass, focusing on the Liturgy of the Eucharist and how parishioners can share their faith in the Real Presence with others.
Recovery walk sends ‘positive message’ addiction can be overcome
Dozens of staff, clients and supporters of two archdiocesan ministries showed they're willing to "march through the mess" with those seeking freedom from substance abuse.
Food drive tackles local hunger with lunchtime favorite
Through Oct. 27, archdiocesan Nutritional Development Services is teaming up with Catholic schools and PREP students to collect more than 46,000 pounds of peanut butter and jelly for food-insecure households.
Watch AbbeyFest via livestream
View the 4 p.m. Mass celebrated by Archbishop Nelson Perez, plus more, live from Daylesford Abbey in Paoli as the day-long festival of music, faith and family draws to its ending crescendo.
Archdiocesan agencies send relief to Louisiana victims of Ida
Broad Street lends a helping hand to the bayou, as Catholic Social Services and Nutritional Development Services ship desperately needed food and clothing to the first state ravaged by the category 4 hurricane last month.
Injection of new pastor’s energy revives St. Ambrose Parish
The lower Northeast Philadelphia parish along Roosevelt Boulevard was rumored to close. But Father Charles Ravert arrived in July 2020 with a strong dose of enthusiasm, and the parish has begun growing again. Even though he had to sleep on a classroom floor.