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Teens invited to summer study program, now online
Young men in high school are invited to the 2020 Philadelphia Catholic Scholars Program this July. The week-long program counts as college credit.
Archbishop Perez recalls ministry with priest to be made bishop
When Redemptorist Father Bruce Lewandowski is ordained an auxiliary bishop for Baltimore this August, the archbishop will be there. The two served in Hispanic ministry in Philadelphia.
Christians, Jews recall key meeting to heal ancient wounds
Participants in a June 11 webinar reflected on an encounter between Pope John XXIII and French historian Jules Isaac that sparked Vatican II reforms on Christian-Jewish relations.
Decline in confession ‘clogs church’s arteries,’ evangelizer says
Most Catholics, even active ones, rarely (or never) receive the sacrament of reconciliation, leaving pews empty and hearts burdened, according to archdiocesan evangelization director Meghan Cokeley.
13 deacons ordained in joint ceremony by Archbishop Perez
While typically two ordination ceremonies for deacons -- one for transitional and one for permanent -- are held weeks apart, this year they received holy orders together June 13.
Moms from 3 parishes meet virtually to study Bible, learn of Mary
Every week about two dozen women in a wide age range meet online to discuss a video series, study Scripture and strengthen their connections in the Catholic faith.
Virtual Life in the Spirit Conference starts strong, keeps growing
Organizer Maria Richardson said the eight-week online Charismatic prayer seminar began with 350 people and has grown to some 470. It ends June 22.
Consultants help parishes serve better in time of pandemic
Parishes weren't designed to handle the challenges of today's circumstances, so Catholic Leadership Institute is offering a free service to present best practices for parish leaders.
Deacon retirements, new assignments, announced
Archbishop Nelson Perez announced the retirment of eight permament deacons and the first parish assignments for the nine newly ordained permanent deacons.
Area shrines slowly reopen as COVID restrictions ease
After weeks of being closed, beloved places of pilgrimage are welcoming the faithful again, but devotions at several shrines in the archdiocese will look different as social distancing remains key.