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Police, priest bring warmth to cold streets
Oblate Father Steven Wetzel and members of the Michael the Archangel Ministry recently distributed winter gear to clients of Kensington-based St. Francis Inn.
Aid workers welcome law to help pandemic’s youngest victims
Catholic Relief Services staff and volunteers are celebrating the recent passage of the Global Child Thrive Act, a bipartisan effort to strengthen the development of some 725 million children impoverished by COVID.
Frontline workers, clients welcome COVID vaccine with ‘tears of joy’
Staff and residents at Divine Providence Village began receiving the first doses of the Moderna inoculation, marking a moment of relief "10 months in the making."
St. John Neumann Parish marks patron’s feast with day of prayer
On the Tuesday, Jan. 5 feast of St. John Neumann, his namesake parish in Bryn Mawr followed a morning Mass with all-day exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and concluded with a holy hour.
‘Last responders’ share heartache, fears over COVID
Local funeral directors say the pandemic has impacted "every aspect of their jobs," from personal safety to paperwork, while leaving them "emotionally drained."
Joint ministry unites two parishes in fight against racism
After last spring's protests against the killing of Black Americans and urgent calls for reform, the Joint Catholic Ministry on Racial Justice brought together parishioners of North Philadelphia and Delaware County parishes to end "the segregation of Sundays" in the church.
Savvy of St. Frances Cabrini inspires local businessman to launch film on her
Eustace Wolfington is backing current production of "Cabrini" to tell the story of the Italian immigrant nun turned U.S. citizen, and how her saintly determination is a model for today's business leaders.
Rethink New Year’s resolutions in order to keep them, say area faithful
Setting and attaining self-improvement goals is possible if you're willing to learn from the past and rely on God, said a number of local priests and parishioners.
Delco families get helping hand for their holiday tables
Some 500 Chester households received a week's worth of breakfast and lunch for each child, along with healthy Christmas dinners, thanks to archdiocesan Nutritional Development Services.
Manger scene in alley brings ‘light in the darkness’
A crèche behind Our House Ministries in Philadelphia's Grays Ferry neighborhood has brightened an area struggling with poverty, addiction and gun violence.