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Young adults with disabilities get a home of their own
Dedicated Oct. 23, St. Philomena Cottage is "a dream realized" that offers a balance of care and independence to grown-up residents of St. Edmond's Home for Children.
A Baby’s Breath marks 20 years serving women in crisis pregnancies
The local organization operates five centers in Montgomery, Chester and Bucks counties through loyal volunteers and supported by fundraising 5K runs, all to support mothers and their babies.
Catholics can’t be silent against injustice, especially in election year, says attorney
At an Oct. 22 talk, lawyer and columnist Christine Flowers shared her personal steps in the "tight-wire tap dance" she does to exercise her Catholic faith in public life.
‘Lord of miracles’ devotion takes on deeper meaning amid COVID
Area faithful gathered Oct. 25 at St. William Parish in Philadelphia to venerate a beloved Peruvian image of Christ crucified, seeking healing and blessing for a pandemic-weary world.
Ministry to adults with intellectual disabilities celebrates 60 years of care
The archdiocesan Communities of Don Guanella and Divine Providence marked their patron saint's feast with an Oct. 22 Mass -- and a little help from a dog dressed like a bishop.
Pre-election holy hour calls faithful to pray for U.S.
During the Nov. 1 gathering at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul, participants will pray for each U.S. state while focusing on the "loving, peaceful gaze of God" and seeking his will.
Two New Jerseyans ready for new ministry to the young in Philadelphia
Marisally Santiago of Newark and Matthew Davis of Camden, who will lead the offices for youth and young adults, respectively, in the Philadelphia Archdiocese, share their visions for ministry.
Couple gives Villanova U $1M to address poverty, inequality
A university-wide effort to study the intersection of two major issues in society today will involve multiple disciplines, spurred by a major gift of Paul and Christine Tufano, both Villanova graduates.
Bible Novena invites prayer for vocations through videos
For nine months Catholic lay people, clergy, religious and seminarians are recording videos of themselves reading the entire Bible, all to promote priestly vocations in the archdiocese -- and you can join them.
Mass celebrates missionary work, and reminds faithful there’s more to do
Faithful gathered Oct. 18 at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul to celebrate World Mission Sunday, kicking off a year-long celebration of Philadelphia's 110-year commitment to evangelization.