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Hundreds of faithful join in prayer for Election Day
As the nation headed to the polls, parishes throughout the Philadelphia Archdiocese offered holy hours, Masses and rosaries, with participants stressing the need for peace and unity at a turbulent time.
Golf pros, Catholic Social Services team up for clothing drive
Several Delaware County men are sporting an updated look, thanks to an Oct. 22 giveaway organized by the Philadelphia Archdiocese and the nonprofit Pros Fore Clothes.
Local Pakistani faithful rally for kidnapped teen, endangered Christian girls
St. William Parish will celebrate a Nov. 8 Mass for Arzoo Raja, a Pakistani Catholic teen who -- like hundreds of others -- was abducted, forced to convert to Islam and married to a middle-aged man.
Young adults with disabilities get a home of their own
Dedicated Oct. 23, St. Philomena Cottage is "a dream realized" that offers a balance of care and independence to grown-up residents of St. Edmond's Home for Children.
A Baby’s Breath marks 20 years serving women in crisis pregnancies
The local organization operates five centers in Montgomery, Chester and Bucks counties through loyal volunteers and supported by fundraising 5K runs, all to support mothers and their babies.
Catholics can’t be silent against injustice, especially in election year, says attorney
At an Oct. 22 talk, lawyer and columnist Christine Flowers shared her personal steps in the "tight-wire tap dance" she does to exercise her Catholic faith in public life.
‘Lord of miracles’ devotion takes on deeper meaning amid COVID
Area faithful gathered Oct. 25 at St. William Parish in Philadelphia to venerate a beloved Peruvian image of Christ crucified, seeking healing and blessing for a pandemic-weary world.
Ministry to adults with intellectual disabilities celebrates 60 years of care
The archdiocesan Communities of Don Guanella and Divine Providence marked their patron saint's feast with an Oct. 22 Mass -- and a little help from a dog dressed like a bishop.
Pre-election holy hour calls faithful to pray for U.S.
During the Nov. 1 gathering at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul, participants will pray for each U.S. state while focusing on the "loving, peaceful gaze of God" and seeking his will.
Two New Jerseyans ready for new ministry to the young in Philadelphia
Marisally Santiago of Newark and Matthew Davis of Camden, who will lead the offices for youth and young adults, respectively, in the Philadelphia Archdiocese, share their visions for ministry.