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Knights of Columbus donate $50K to archdiocesan food cupboards
The world's largest Catholic fraternal organization is replenishing shelves at five of Nutritional Development Services' area outreaches, where requests for help are up 100%.
Faithful make time for quiet prayer in near-empty churches
Parishioners in the Philadelphia Archdiocese are making the best of public restrictions on gatherings due to the coronavirus and are praying to God in silence for many needs.
Watch livestreamed Mass for Ascension feast today
The Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord is still a holy day, even if no obligation exists this year because of the pandemic. Father Dennis Gill will celebrate the Mass online Thursday evening at 5.
PCC urges Gov. Wolf to fix education funding disparity
The Pennsylvania Catholic Conference wants residents to ask the governor not to divert any of the $66 million from the federal CARES Act for Catholic and nonpublic schools as the law directs.
‘Manna Sunday’ food drive aims for much-needed miracle
With unemployment now close to 15%, the annual collection by archdiocesan Nutritional Development Services has become a lifeline for families struggling with hunger.
Juniata parish stays close to Mary, despite social distancing
At Holy Innocents in Philadelphia, a normally elaborate May procession was revamped to comply with COVID-19 restrictions, but devotion to the "Help of the Sick" is stronger than ever.
Local Catholics remember St. John Paul II on his 100th birthday
Eating pizza with novices, preaching from area parishes and inspiring vocations are among the memories area faithful have of a man who remains a vibrant "spiritual father."
Archdiocesan schools get creative remotely, focus on Mary in May
Teachers at Catholic schools in the region are re-imagining spring traditions and even incorporating challenges from the coronavirus pandemic into their lesson plans.
COVID-19 ‘hits home’ for African Americans, say pastors
With coronavirus infection and death rates higher for people of color, the church must be on the front line of working for social justice, according to several local priests.
Parishes livestreaming Mass need copyright licenses
Hymns, worship texts and images are all subject to copyright, even during a pandemic, and experts say now is the time for parishes to make sure they're compliant.