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Remembrance, education needed to prevent genocide, says local scholar
Decades after gradual persecution led to the slaughter of six million European Jews, history's lessons remain more crucial than ever, said a St. Joseph's University professor.
Raise your voice, sow seeds in defense of life, says archbishop
At a Jan. 29 Mass for Life in Philadelphia, Archbishop Nelson Pérez urged faithful to persist in their efforts to uphold human dignity, knowing that "in the end, God's in charge."
Catholic agency giving free food boxes Jan. 30
Nutritional Development Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia will hold a one-day only distribution of boxes of produce, meat and dairy items at the Archdiocesan Pastoral Center in Philadelphia.
Archdiocese releases more audited financial statements
Additional archdiocesan entities, mostly in Catholic social ministry and education, reported on their finances for the 2019-2020 fiscal year. See all 20 audited financial statements for the past fiscal year.
Local March for Life draws hundreds in prayer, public witness
Young and old united for a Jan. 23 Mass followed by a procession through downtown Philadelphia, calling for an end to legalized abortion and respect for the unborn, Blacks and persons with disabilities.
Parish collections drop but costs don’t; 25 parishes find a lifeline
The Parish Stewardship Renewal Program of the Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia helped parishes raise $1.5 million at a financially precarious time. Feb. 1 is the cutoff for the spring phase.
Catholic Charities Appeal gives ‘joy, hope and strength,’ says archbishop
At the Jan. 25 kickoff of the Philadelphia Archdiocese's largest fundraiser, Archbishop Nelson Pérez encouraged faithful to "look deep into (their) hearts" to raise $12.5 million for outreaches more needed than ever due to COVID.
Watch the Catholic Charities Appeal kick-off this morning
You can watch the 10 a.m. press conference Monday, Jan. 25 led by Archbishop Pérez for the annual appeal that benefits numerous social service agencies in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
Clerical appointments announced
Archbishop Nelson Perez announced changes in clergy assignment for five priests in the Philadelphia Archdiocese.
New commission invites personal encounter in work of racial healing
A key organizer of the commission announced this week by Archbishop Perez will bring people “of various racial and ethnic backgrounds around the table to talk about racism," said Auxiliary Bishop John McIntyre.