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Faithful gather in prayer for nationwide peace, healing
During a four-hour Oct. 10 vigil at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul, dozens knelt in adoration while reciting the rosary to end violence and other "high-powered evils."
Priest, police light up the night for sick kids
Oblate Father Steven Wetzel and dozens of Philadelphia police officers gathered for the third annual "Good Night Lights" display at Shriners Hospital for Children Oct. 7.
Phila. priest removed from ministry on sex abuse claim
Archbishop Nelson Pérez has accepted a recommendation to remove Father William E. Dean, 70, as chaplain at Camilla Hall nursing home based on an allegation of sexual abuse of a minor in the late 1970s.
Hope rises from ashes at Our Lady of Angels
Two years after a devastating fire, the regional Catholic school in Delaware County celebrated its restoration in a new building blessed Oct. 7 by Archbishop Nelson Pérez.
New program at seminary invites lay, religious to deeper spirituality
With courses launching in January 2021, the Institute for Christian Formation at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary offers an accessible, affordable way to "nourish and reinforce" the Catholic faith.
COVID carves new path for parish youth ministry
The youth minister at St. John Chrysostom Parish in Wallingford tells how amidst the new health protocols, young people are happy to be together again to serve and just to hang out for fun.
Peak Encounter helps retreatants grow closer to God through nature
Connecting Scripture with "adventure-based and contemplative activities" is what Heather Makowicz's young organization does to create an atmosphere for people to "encounter God through the beauty of nature."
Archbishop Pérez joins religious leaders in praying for end to racism
In a video message aired at an Oct. 5 online interfaith vigil, the archbishop interceded for “those who have been victims of racism, whose hearts and lives have been hurt.”
Parish brings COVID testing site to Black community
St. Raymond of Penafort in Philadelphia has partnered with city officials and a local health care system to curb the spread of the virus, which has disproportionately impacted African Americans.
Faithful can help parishes, schools through #iGiveCatholic effort
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia has announced plans to join the annual crowdfunding campaign, which focuses #GivingTuesday donations on Catholic ministries.