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Phila. fashion designer weaves her faith into fabric
Holly Guertin draws on her Catholic faith for a new clothing label that features prints inspired by Scripture, stained glass and even holy Communion.
Emergency fund raises $260K to feed struggling families
The Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia continues to raise money to aid local Catholic food pantries severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Local Lebanese Catholics unite in prayer, tears after Beirut blast
Some two dozen gathered for an Aug. 5 liturgy at St. Maron Maronite Catholic Church in South Philadelphia to support a nation reeling from recent tragedy and ongoing crisis.
Delco faith leaders march for justice in face of opposition
When the Catholic, Jewish, Methodist, Quaker and Episcopalian leaders of Delaware County marched peacefully against racism, they found hateful words and actions were "alive and well."
Archbishop, rabbi see progress in Jewish-Catholic relations
In a July 28 webinar, Archbishop Nelson Perez and Rabbi Abraham Skorka discussed how both faiths can deepen their dialogue while addressing COVID, racism and antisemitism.
A sign of growth: St. Patrick Parish
The Norristown parish is the oldest in Montgomery County, founded by Irish immigrants and today supported by recent arrivals from Mexico, resulting in a young, vibrant parish.
Latest figures show cultural vibrancy amid lower Mass attendance
Attendance at Catholic Masses for an average week in the Philadelphia Archdiocese hit a new low of 191,000, according to the 2019 October Count. More than 18,000 were in a language other than English.
Local Nicaraguan Catholics call cathedral attack ‘action of the devil’
A July 31 firebombing in Managua is part of a larger assault against the Catholic faith in Nicaragua, say area expats, but believers there "are willing to die" for Christ.
Citing major decline in revenue, Camden Diocese suspends survivor payments
Due to COVID-19's affect on revenues, the diocese is freezing future decisions or payments to clergy sexual abuse survivors through its compensation program.
Novena for end of pandemic begins this week
Archbishop Nelson Perez invites the clergy, religious and lay persons in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to join in the nine-day period of prayer before the Solemnity of the Assumption.