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Catholic schools team up with agency to fight hunger

Students are helping archdiocesan Nutritional Development Services counter food insecurity through a peanut butter and jelly drive that's more needed than ever due to COVID.

Archbishop welcomes West Catholic students back to school

Juniors and seniors returning to class Sept. 9 were greeted with fist bumps and a blessing from Archbishop Nelson Pérez, who stressed gratitude and hope amid ongoing COVID challenges.

Ministry asks faithful to step up for addiction recovery

Mercy Hospice, which supports women overcoming substance abuse, will join area outreaches for a virtual version of an annual walk celebrating sobriety.

A month after tragedy, South Phila. parish prays for Lebanon’s future

Faithful gathered at St. Maron Maronite Catholic Church to honor the victims of a deadly Aug. 4 explosion in Beirut, as part of a universal day of prayer declared by Pope Francis.

Montco parish opens school year with outdoor Mass

Some 200 students, parents, teachers and staff gathered at St. Mary's in Schwenksville for a Sept. 3 liturgy that invoked the Holy Spirit's aid as in-person classes resume.

Suburban Catholic school families see $250K in tuition-relief grants

The Ambassador’s Fund for Catholic Education is offering grants averaging $1,000 mostly to families experiencing financial hardship due to the coronavirus.

Local partnership provides teachers with protective screens

71 Catholic grade schools in Philadelphia's suburbs have received 1,200 portable clear screens for in-person instruction thanks to a major grant and hard work by two local organizations.

Tech interns earn Google certs, and skills for life

Four archdiocesan high school students spent their summer on a digital deep-dive, while gaining valuable lessons they'll use for years to come.

After COVID, survivor thanks doctors at Catholic hospital

Devan Smith met with doctors and staff at Mercy Catholic Medical Center Aug. 26 to celebrate his victory over the virus, which left him on life support.

Delco young adults join Black Catholics to discuss racial injustice

The Theology on Tap ministry at Nativity B.V.M. Parish in Media met virtually Aug. 27 with their fellow Catholics to share thoughts and prayers on the topic, "Catholics of Color."