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Laity called to share responsibility for church, say experts
Long-term cultural trends and COVID-19 are having major impacts on parish life, and a partnership between clergy and laity is needed to address the changes, said a seminary panel that included Archbishop Perez.
Four-legged frontliner cheers vulnerable adults during COVID
Boogs, an emotional support animal, is bringing smiles to residents of Divine Providence Village, an archdiocesan care facility for women with intellectual disabilities.
Immaculata’s teacher residency offers degree, classroom job
Students in the university's partnership with the Archdiocese of Philadelphia teach full-time, with benefits, in a Catholic school while earning an undergrad degree and obtaining certification.
Papal Foundation gives $9 million in grants to 59 countries
The Philadelphia-based charity distributes grants to churches, hospitals and many other Catholic organizations throughout the world, funding needs identified by the pope.
Archbishop laments ‘senseless act’ after Cathedral lector punched
A lector at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul was struck in the face by an assailant after reading Scripture during an Aug. 23 Mass.
Catholic athletes won’t take the field this fall
Catholic school leaders announced Aug. 24 that the 17 archdiocesan Catholic high schools won’t compete in sports such as football and soccer over concerns for safety.
Agency awarded $25K to connect seniors with food benefits
Archdiocesan Catholic Housing and Community Services will use the funds to counter the growing problem of hunger among older adults.
Archdiocese raising awareness of teen dating violence
An Aug. 18 webinar, co-sponsored by the Office for Youth and Child Protection, highlighted a growing issue many adults dismiss, and most teens don't report.
Local advocates back bill for early childhood development
Volunteers with Catholic Relief Services are working to pass the Global Child Thrive Act, which would provide hungry children with food for mind and soul, as well as body.
FOCUS ministry coming to local parish, thanks to grant
The Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia has granted $74,000 to the Archdiocese of Philadelphia for a missionary to evangelize at St. Agnes Parish, Sellersville.