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Adults with autism, caregivers receive vaccines at archdiocesan clinic
One thousand first doses of Moderna shots were administered at March 27 outreach organized by Catholic Social Services and the Eagles Autism Foundation, bringing "relief and peace of mind" to an underserved community.
Food giveaway sparks ‘joy in the eyes’ of area families
A March 27 distribution sponsored by archdiocesan Nutritional Development Services at Holy Innocents Parish assisted hundreds still facing hunger despite recent stimulus checks.
Passover invites Christians to recognize their Jewish roots
The annual holiday, which commemorates the Israelites' divine liberation from slavery, is an opportunity for "learning in dialogue" between the Jewish and Christian faiths, say local scholars.
Cathedral sets schedule of Holy Week liturgies
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez will celebrate and preach at all the liturgies of the week, beginning with Palm Sunday March 28, both in person and livestreaming at Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul.
Giving food to those in need is ‘what we Christians do,’ says archbishop
Dozens of archdiocesan staff and volunteers joined Archbishop Nelson Pérez at a March 20 emergency food giveaway, part of an ongoing outreach as the pandemic enters its second year.
Latino seniors receive COVID vaccines at ‘second home’
A March 19 clinic organized by Catholic Housing and Community Services brought relief and even a few tears of joy to more than 100 Spanish-speaking older adults in Philadelphia.
For All Catholic musical ensembles, the show goes on(line)
With the annual "Concert of Excellence" sidelined by COVID, top archdiocesan performers shared their talents via technology in a series of livestreams.
St. Joseph a ‘disciple of interior life’ who speaks volumes to ‘busy world’
The foster father of Jesus, whose solemnity was marked with a March 19 Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul, is a role model for a hectic, anxiety-ridden culture, said celebrant Father Dennis Gill.
Lent’s penance eased on St. Joseph’s Day, March 19
One may eat meat even on this Friday in Lent because it coincides with the Solemnity of St. Joseph, according to an archdiocesan directive.
St. Catherine Parish’s pantry helps neighbors in Montco, Phila.
The Horsham parish's St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry feeds and supports some 100 families each week in Montgomery County, and aids parishes and Catholic ministries in the city.