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New program at seminary invites lay, religious to deeper spirituality
With courses launching in January 2021, the Institute for Christian Formation at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary offers an accessible, affordable way to "nourish and reinforce" the Catholic faith.
COVID carves new path for parish youth ministry
The youth minister at St. John Chrysostom Parish in Wallingford tells how amidst the new health protocols, young people are happy to be together again to serve and just to hang out for fun.
Peak Encounter helps retreatants grow closer to God through nature
Connecting Scripture with "adventure-based and contemplative activities" is what Heather Makowicz's young organization does to create an atmosphere for people to "encounter God through the beauty of nature."
Archbishop Pérez joins religious leaders in praying for end to racism
In a video message aired at an Oct. 5 online interfaith vigil, the archbishop interceded for “those who have been victims of racism, whose hearts and lives have been hurt.”
Parish brings COVID testing site to Black community
St. Raymond of Penafort in Philadelphia has partnered with city officials and a local health care system to curb the spread of the virus, which has disproportionately impacted African Americans.
Faithful can help parishes, schools through #iGiveCatholic effort
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia has announced plans to join the annual crowdfunding campaign, which focuses #GivingTuesday donations on Catholic ministries.
Parish takes a ‘paws’ to mark feast of St. Francis
The annual blessing of the animals at St. William Parish in Northeast Philadelphia, held Oct. 4, drew some two dozen pets -- including a Chihuahua named for Padre Pio.
Bucks County parish teams up with archdiocese to reopen ministry
Closed due to COVID, the Fatima Catholic Outreach Center in Bensalem will now resume services to hundreds, thanks to a partnership between St. Charles Borromeo Parish and Catholic Social Services.
Pro-life advocates launch 40-day vigil of prayer, outreach
The annual 40 Days for Life fall campaign kicked off with a Sept. 23 candlelight vigil, followed by a Sept. 27 Mass celebrated by Archbishop Nelson Pérez, who said "that day will come" when abortion will end.
Catholics have a moral responsibility to receive COVID vaccine, say local experts
With more than a million COVID deaths, vaccines are "important for the common good," said Steven Bozza, director of the archdiocesan Office for Life and Family, stressing the need for ethically produced immunizations.