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St. Joseph a ‘disciple of interior life’ who speaks volumes to ‘busy world’
The foster father of Jesus, whose solemnity was marked with a March 19 Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul, is a role model for a hectic, anxiety-ridden culture, said celebrant Father Dennis Gill.
Lent’s penance eased on St. Joseph’s Day, March 19
One may eat meat even on this Friday in Lent because it coincides with the Solemnity of St. Joseph, according to an archdiocesan directive.
St. Catherine Parish’s pantry helps neighbors in Montco, Phila.
The Horsham parish's St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry feeds and supports some 100 families each week in Montgomery County, and aids parishes and Catholic ministries in the city.
Kelly Street Chorus raises voices in harmony, heritage
Founded by Dublin-born composer Victor Herbert, the historic ensemble -- which features members from several archdiocesan parishes -- brings a touch of the Irish to a world that needs it.
Students reflect on pandemic through Christ’s passion
SS. Colman-John Neumann School in Bryn Mawr hosted a contemporary version of the Stations of the Cross, written by a religious sister who spent four months in COVID quarantine.
Seniors feel ‘free at last’ thanks to vaccination clinic
Dozens of older adults received their first COVID jabs at a March 10 event hosted by Catholic Housing and Community Services in South Philadelphia.
Archbishop Pérez named to Vatican panel for Latin America
See Archbishop Nelson Pérez's statement on being named by Pope Francis March 10 to the Pontifical Commission for Latin America. He is the only American among the five new prelates on the commission.
50% scholarship for Villanova degree offered to archdiocesan workers
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia has renewed its partnership with Villanova University’s Center for Church Management to offer an online Master of Science in Church Management degree featuring a $14,700 scholarship thanks to Villanova’s benefactors.
Little Flower H.S. students find God on TikTok
Theology instructor Ms. Corridoni uses the popular social media platform to show teens they're "plenty capable" of understanding Scripture -- and applying it to their own lives.
Hometown saint shows ‘we too can be holy,’ says priest
During a March 3 liturgy at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul, Father Dennis Gill said the sanctity of St. Katharine Drexel came down to three things that everyone can undertake.