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Jewish New Year a call for community amid COVID, says local scholar
In a Sept. 18 message published by the Vatican, Rabbi Abraham Skorka called for dialogue that respects diversity, as Rosh Hashanah begins amid the ongoing pandemic.
Catholic recovery group resumes in-person meetings
After months of COVID restrictions, Calix Society members gathered Sept. 15 for Mass and mutual encouragement at St. Gabriel's Parish in South Philadelphia.
Smiles behind face masks at drive-by parade in Delco
A joyous Sept. 16 gathering at Divine Providence Village in Springfield marked a rare in-person visit for medically fragile adults amid ongoing COVID concerns.
Bucks County parish raises funds, spirits in dark time
Parishioners at St. Ignatius of Antioch in Yardley collected almost $90,000 to help families struggling due to COVID, while bringing a message of hope to the community.
Old St. Mary’s hosts remembrance of ‘Father of the American Navy’
The parish in Old City Philadelphia was the setting for the Sept. 13 Irish-themed annual commemoration of Commodore John Barry, the Catholic Revolutionary War naval hero and parishioner who is buried in the church cemetery.
Catholic high school teachers OK new contract
The new two-year agreement with the Philadelphia Archdiocese calls for annual salary raises and no increase in medical benefit costs.
Catholic schools team up with agency to fight hunger
Students are helping archdiocesan Nutritional Development Services counter food insecurity through a peanut butter and jelly drive that's more needed than ever due to COVID.
Archbishop welcomes West Catholic students back to school
Juniors and seniors returning to class Sept. 9 were greeted with fist bumps and a blessing from Archbishop Nelson Pérez, who stressed gratitude and hope amid ongoing COVID challenges.
Ministry asks faithful to step up for addiction recovery
Mercy Hospice, which supports women overcoming substance abuse, will join area outreaches for a virtual version of an annual walk celebrating sobriety.
A month after tragedy, South Phila. parish prays for Lebanon’s future
Faithful gathered at St. Maron Maronite Catholic Church to honor the victims of a deadly Aug. 4 explosion in Beirut, as part of a universal day of prayer declared by Pope Francis.