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Montco parish opens school year with outdoor Mass
Some 200 students, parents, teachers and staff gathered at St. Mary's in Schwenksville for a Sept. 3 liturgy that invoked the Holy Spirit's aid as in-person classes resume.
Suburban Catholic school families see $250K in tuition-relief grants
The Ambassador’s Fund for Catholic Education is offering grants averaging $1,000 mostly to families experiencing financial hardship due to the coronavirus.
Local partnership provides teachers with protective screens
71 Catholic grade schools in Philadelphia's suburbs have received 1,200 portable clear screens for in-person instruction thanks to a major grant and hard work by two local organizations.
Tech interns earn Google certs, and skills for life
Four archdiocesan high school students spent their summer on a digital deep-dive, while gaining valuable lessons they'll use for years to come.
After COVID, survivor thanks doctors at Catholic hospital
Devan Smith met with doctors and staff at Mercy Catholic Medical Center Aug. 26 to celebrate his victory over the virus, which left him on life support.
Delco young adults join Black Catholics to discuss racial injustice
The Theology on Tap ministry at Nativity B.V.M. Parish in Media met virtually Aug. 27 with their fellow Catholics to share thoughts and prayers on the topic, "Catholics of Color."
Changes in clergy assignments announced
Archbishop Perez approved four assignments Sept. 1 for three priests and one permanent deacon of the Philadelphia Archdiocese.
237 faith-filled religious mark anniversaries this year
Religious priests, sisters and brothers are observing milestone anniversaries of religious life this year, and Archbishop Perez will celebrate a Mass with them Sept. 20.
Neumann U extends 24/7 telehealth for students
Students of the Catholic university in Delaware County may access advice for physical ailments or mental health support whether they are on campus, at home or anywhere.
Parishes are hurting during COVID fallout, but help is here
The Parish Support Initiative by the Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia is joined by a new program to rebuild parish collections hit hard by the restrictions of the pandemic.