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At St. Mary Magdalen series, priest shares his journey from Idaho farm to Media

Father Reuben Nuxoll of the Legionaries of Christ spoke on the theme “Share Your Spiritual Journey as a Gift-Giver” during the March 4 session of the parish's Thursday evening Lenten series.

Seniors glad to welcome archbishop to their new home

Archbishop Nelson Pérez blessed the apartments of some 40 elderly residents of St. Francis Villa in Kensington, which an archdiocesan agency developed to give hope to the area's seniors.

New leaders named for youth ministry, vocations in archdiocese

Archbishop Nelson Pérez appointed Father Stephen DeLacy as head of the newly formed archdiocesan Office for Faith Formation for Youth and Young Adults, and Father David Friel to succeed him as director of the Vocation Office for the Diocesan Priesthood.

Emergency fund for food pantries more needed than ever, say aid workers

With COVID at the one-year mark, the Catholic Foundation of Philadelphia has disbursed over $280,000 to archdiocesan hunger relief sites, where more families are seeking help each day.

Men invited to share faith, fellowship virtually at Man Up Philly 2021

The 13th annual Men’s Spirituality Conference is, like so many other events in the past year, going virtual on Saturday, March 6 with a strong lineup of speakers.

Rosary procession ‘reclaims the city’ for life, healing

Bitter winds and icy sidewalks didn't deter some 20 participants, led by the Sisters of Life, from walking more than two miles Feb. 20 to pray and minister to passersby.

Archbishop points out ‘sign of God’s great love’ to Bonner-Prendie students

In a visit Feb. 24 to Msgr. Bonner and Archbishop Prendergast High School, Archbishop Nelson Pérez spoke of signs of God's presence for the 798 students, who joined in the hope that "everything is getting better."

NDS’ food drive staves off hunger, one can at a time

The Lenten "One-Can Meal" collection has become more vital than ever in restocking a network of archdiocesan food pantries, which have seen more first-time clients due to COVID, said administrators.

Little Flower songwriting class ‘lets students lead the way’ to musical diversity

Composer and choral director Tonya Taylor Dorsey has launched a new workshop series at the archdiocesan high school, with an ear for the many genres that speak to kids' hearts.

Catholic singer puts Lent’s pillars to song at St. Francis Parish

Songwriter and evangelist Marty Rotella offered his presentation on prayer, fasting and almsgiving at a two-day event Feb. 21-22 at the Springfield, Delaware County parish.