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Worlds of difference, but one faith, one family at annual gathering
The annual Cultural Heritage Mass, celebrated April 24 by Archbishop Nelson Pérez, drew participants representing nations across the globe, with all finding a home in the Catholic Church.
Local priest condemns arrest of Christian nurses in Pakistan
A survivor of persecution himself, Father Tariq Isaac is rallying support for two women accused of blasphemy against Islam, and for thousands like them who receive "no mercy" under the South Asian nation's repressive system.
Thousands of free meals later, agency still fights pandemic-related hunger
Archdiocesan Nutritional Development Services and a dedicated group of volunteers just wrapped their tenth food giveaway since October, and they're ready for more as the need continues.
Little Flower students ‘bloom’ while cleaning neighborhood, saving planet
Inspired by an Instagram meme, four juniors are "spreading the word" about caring for the earth, starting with their school's Hunting Park neighborhood.
Cardinal O’Hara students get to know their shepherd, Archbishop Perez
On his pastoral visit to the Delaware County archdiocesan high school, the archbishop told the 800 students gathered in person and virtually to follow the voice of Jesus, the Good Shepherd.
Volunteer hours during COVID add up to thousands of reasons for hope
During an April 23 online gathering, Catholic Human Services honored 25 of its more than 4,000 volunteers, who collectively have donated almost 96,000 hours this past year to helping those impacted by COVID.
Bambies rediscover God, and one another, during spring retreat
A nature-themed session of prayer, gardening and "dirt cup" desserts brought St. Hubert High School sophomores together for the first time in a year, "rooting them in faith" amid the ongoing pandemic.
Former altar boy procures thousands of face masks for archdiocese
As a child, RJ Lualhati assisted the future Archbishop Nelson Pérez at Mass. Now, he and his company are helping to protect thousands of Catholic Social Services staff and clients from COVID.
Same-sex unions, gender theory deny ‘unity of body and soul,’ says pastoral expert
Father Philip Bochanski, director of the Courage International apostolate, said "we're losing sight of our human identity" amid increasingly fractured views of sexuality.
Papal Foundation’s $9.2 M grants help build church in developing world
The Chester-based international fundraising organization announced grants for 122 projects in 64 countries, including rebuilding churches, building schools, supporting health care and more.